when to take lexapro
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What is the most important information I should know about Lexapro?
• Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor when to take lexapro. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better when to take lexapro.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities when to take lexapro. Lexapro may cause dizziness when to take lexapro. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities when to take lexapro.
• Use alcohol cautiously when to take lexapro. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition when to take lexapro.
What is Lexapro?
• Lexapro is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors when to take lexapro. Lexapro affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and causedepression when to take lexapro.
• Lexapro is used to treat depression when to take lexapro.
• Lexapro may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide when to take lexapro.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Lexapro?
• Do not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)during the last 2 weeks when to take lexapro. A dangerous drug interaction can occur if Lexapro iscombined with any of these medications when to take lexapro.
• Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you
· have liver disease,
· have kidney disease,
· suffer from seizures, or
· suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts when to take lexapro.
• You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove when to take lexapro.
• Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa) when to take lexapro. Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you may alsohave an allergic reaction to Lexapro when to take lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without first talkingto your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication inthe past when to take lexapro.
• Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C when to take lexapro. This means that it is notknown whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby when to take lexapro. Do not take Lexaprowithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment when to take lexapro.
• Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant when to take lexapro. Do nottake Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby when to take lexapro.
How should I take Lexapro?
• Take Lexapro exactly as directed by your doctor when to take lexapro. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou when to take lexapro.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water when to take lexapro.
• To ensure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of Lexaprowith a dose-measuring spoon, cup, or dropper, not with a regular table spoon when to take lexapro. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one when to take lexapro.
• Lexapro may be taken with or without food when to take lexapro.
• Lexapro is usually taken once a day when to take lexapro. Follow your doctor's instructions when to take lexapro. Take the dose at the same time each day when to take lexapro.
• Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor when to take lexapro. It maytake several weeks for you to start feeling better when to take lexapro.
• Store Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat when to take lexapro.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember when to take lexapro. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed when to take lexapro. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor when to take lexapro.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention when to take lexapro.
• Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness,dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat when to take lexapro.
What should I avoid while taking Lexapro?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities when to take lexapro. Lexapro may cause dizziness when to take lexapro. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities when to take lexapro.
• Use alcohol cautiously when to take lexapro. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking Lexapro or affect your condition when to take lexapro.
What are the possible side effects of Lexapro?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLexapro and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat or pulse;
· low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
· high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
· chills or fever when to take lexapro.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking Lexapro and talk to your doctor:
· headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;
· nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
· sleepiness or insomnia; or
· decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm when to take lexapro.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur when to take lexapro. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome when to take lexapro.
What other drugs will affect Lexapro?
• Do not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)during the last 2 weeks when to take lexapro. A dangerous drug interaction can occur when Lexaprois combined with any of these medications when to take lexapro.
• Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· another antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac),fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), trazodone (Desyrel),or nefazodone (Serzone);
· a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine(Tofranil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others;
· a seizure medication including carbamazepine (Tegretol) or felbamate(Felbatol);
· a stomach medicine such as cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), ranitidine(Zantac, Zantac 75), or omeprazole (Prilosec);
· an antibiotic such as erythromycin (Eryc-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin,P.C.E., others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin);
· an antifungal medication such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole(Sporanox), or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
· a migraine medication such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax),frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan(Imitrex), or zolmitriptan (Zomig);
· the asthma medication zafirlukast (Accolate); or
· lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs) when to take lexapro.
• You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above when to take lexapro.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lexapro when to take lexapro. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products when to take lexapro.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lexapro written forhealth professionals that you may read when to take lexapro.
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