BUY PRESCRIPTION LEXAPRO ONLINE
Lexapro is prescribed
for major depression--a persistently low mood that
interferes with daily functioning. To be considered
major, depression must occur nearly every day for at
least two weeks, and must include at least five of the
following symptoms: low mood, loss of interest in usual
activities, significant change in weight or appetite,
change in sleep patterns, agitation or lethargy,
fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed
thinking or lack of concentration, and thoughts of
suicide.
Lexapro works by
boosting levels of serotonin, one of the chief chemical
messengers in the brain. The drug is a close chemical
cousin of the antidepressant medication Celexa. Other
antidepressants that work by raising serotonin levels
include Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft.
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LEXAPRO DRUG
INFO:
LEXAPRO
(escitalopram oxalate) is available as tablets or as an oral
solution. LEXAPRO tablets are film coated, round tablets
containing escitalopram oxalate in strengths equivalent to 5
mg, 10 mg and 20 mg escitalopram base. The 10 and 20 mg
tablets are scored. The tablets also contain the following
inactive ingredients: talc, croscarmellose sodium,
microcrystalline cellulose/colloidal silicon dioxide, and
magnesium stearate. The film coating contains hypromellose,
titanium dioxide, and polyethylene glycol.
The
antidepressant LEXAPRO is a member of the family of
medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs). LEXAPRO was developed by isolating the medicinal
component of Celexa (citalopram HBr), molecules known as
isomers. As a result, LEXAPRO appears to offer advantages in
the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder
HOW TO USE
LEXAPRO:
Take Lexapro exactly as prescribed; usually once per day
even after you begin to feel better. Although improvement
usually begins within 1 to 4 weeks, treatment typically
continues for several months. Lexapro can be taken with or
without food.
LEXAPRO
SIDE EFFECTS:
This medication may cause Constipation, decreased appetite,
decreased sex drive, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth,
ejaculation disorder, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, impotence,
indigestion, insomnia, nausea, runny nose, sinusitis,
sleepiness, sweating. If any of these effects persist or
worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
LEXAPRO
PRECAUTIONS :
Lexapro makes some people sleepy. Until you know how the
drug affects you, use caution when driving a car or
operating other hazardous machinery. In rare cases, Lexapro
can trigger mania (unreasonably high spirits and excess
energy). If you've ever had this problem, be sure to let the
doctor know. Also make sure that the doctor knows if you
have liver problems or severe kidney disease. Your dosage
may need adjustment. If you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Lexapro should be
taken during pregnancy only if its benefits outweigh
potential risk. Lexapro appears in breast milk and can
affect a nursing infant. If you decide to breastfeed,
Lexapro is not recommended.
LEXAPRO DRUG
INTERACTIONS: Do not use
Lexapro if you are taking the related drug Celexa. Be sure
to avoid MAO inhibitors when taking Lexapro. Although
Lexapro does not interact with alcohol, the manufacturer
recommends avoiding alcoholic beverages. If Lexapro is taken
with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be
increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important
to check with your doctor before combining Lexapro with the
following: Carbamazepine (Tegretol); Cimetidine (Tagamet);
Desipramine (Norpramin); Drugs that act on the brain,
including antidepressants, painkillers, sedatives, and
tranquilizers; Ketoconazole (Nizoral); Lithium (Eskalith);
Metoprolol (Lopressor); Narcotic painkillers and Sumatriptan
(Imitrex).
Escitalopram oxalate occurs as a fine
white to slightly yellow powder and is freely soluble in
methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), soluble in isotonic
saline solution, sparingly soluble in water and ethanol,
slightly soluble in ethyl acetate, and insoluble in heptane.
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