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What is Lexapro used for? 

Lexapro is typically used for treating anxiety and depression. This medication works by helping your body restore the balance of natural substances, including serotonin in your brain.  

Lexapro belongs in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It can lower nervousness, increase energy levels, and improve quality of life.

How to take Lexapro 

Take Lexapro orally once a day with or without food and as instructed by your doctor. This drug may take 1 to 2 weeks for you to feel some benefits and up to 4 weeks to experience the full benefit of this medication.

Dosage 

Lexapro dosage will consist of an initial dose of 10 mg taken by mouth. If necessary, you may increase for at least one week of treatment to 20 mg once daily. Your maintenance dosage will consist of 10 to 20 mg taken by mouth once every day. The maximum dose you can take is 20 mg orally once every day.

Lexapro Side Effects 

Dry mouth, nausea, constipation, drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, and extreme sweating might occur. If you experience these symptoms or they worsen from taking Escitalopram, inform your doctor right away.

Serious Side Effects 

Serious side effects of Lexapro include easy bruising, bleeding, decreased interest in sex, and changes in sexual ability. If you observe any signs of these, immediately contact your doctor. Other serious side effects will be characterized as fainting, bloody, black tarry stools, vomits that will look like coffee grounds, fast or irregular heart beat, swelling, redness, eye pain, seizures, vision changes, widened pupils, blurred vision, or seeing rainbows when staring at light. A rare condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity which can be caused by other drugs that increase serotonin. Some people might experience hallucinations, fast heartbeat, extreme dizziness, loss of coordination, severe nausea, twitching muscles, vomiting, diarrhea, unusual agitation, restlessness, and unexplained fevers. Prolonged erections lasting up to 4 or more hours may occur, if this happens contact your doctor immediately.

Allergic Reactions 

The itching, swelling, rash of the tongue, face, throat, difficulties breathing, and severe dizziness are signs of a severe allergic reaction. If you experience any of these, you must seek medical attention.

Caution 

Before using Lexapro, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this drug or if you have any allergies in general. Escitalopram Oxalate has inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions and other problems if not acted upon quickly.  

Taking this drug will have risks if you have any medical family history of manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, seizures, liver disease, bleeding problems, intestinal bleeding or ulcers, and personal or family history of glaucoma and low sodium in the blood. If you take Lexapro and alcohol or marijuana, this combination is very dangerous as it can lead to fatal accidents. Symptoms of Lexapro withdrawal include tingling, burning, anxiety, and confusion. 

Lexapro weight gain can also occur as it can increase serotonin, and serotonin plays a role in your weight control and can improve your appetite. Before a surgery, inform your doctor or pharmacist of any herbal products and as prescription and non-prescription drugs you may have taken. 

Lexapro should only be used if needed during pregnancy, as it can harm the unborn baby. Furthermore, mothers who have taken this medication during the last three months of pregnancy may have their baby suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as breathing, feeding difficulties, muscle stiffness, seizures, and constant crying. This medication will pass through breast milk, and speak to your doctor before breastfeeding.

What is the cost of Lexapro from Canada? 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

What are the dangers of taking Lexapro? 

You can experience gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea as well as libido problems. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Is Lexapro better than Celexa? 

Some studies concluded that Lexapro has been more tolerable than Celexa and will usually cause more minor side effects.

Is Lexapro a harmful drug? 

Lexapro is considered more tolerable than other antidepressants. Most of the side effects you will notice are from higher doses of this drug. Lexapro will more likely cause gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea.