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Drug Name
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Drug Uses
Lexapro used to treat various states of depression and anxiety. But it lekartsvo can also be applied to treatment and prevention of other diseases, which are determined by your doctor.
How Taken
Lexapro is required to apply on the instructions of the physician who should determine you taken a dose of medicine. Lexapro is also supplied with a new leadership, sheet specifying detailed and valuable information for the patient. You must always read and read it in detail, also on the need to be treated in this list when another Lexapro. Lexapro can be applied without eating, but if you then receive your stomach disorder occur, it is necessary to bring any products for reduction of the disorder. The effect of receiving Lexapro usually within a few weeks of receiving the drug. Not in any case not skip the medicine. If you think that your condition has improved slightly there will still continue to receive during the time that you told the doctor. If you have questions, then be sure to ask your doctor about how to properly use and take Lexapro.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Lexapro is a selective inhibitor of serotonin reuptake (SSRI) type of antidepressant. The principle of his work is to increase the activity of a chemical called serotonin, located in the brain, it increases serotonin, helping lift the mood right.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Lexapro, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Lexapro at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lexapro out of the reach of children and away from pets.
If you have a pronounced allergy ingredients make up the Lexapro.
Please note:
Do not sit in the car steering wheel or to perform any other tasks until you are sure as you leave to respond to it.
Avoid receive any alcohol or reception party drugs that cause drowsiness, these include such (sedatives, tranquilizers, etc.). Antidiprisanty may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts among some children and adolescents. This risk may be more pronounced in people with bipolar illness (also known as manic-depresionnogo disease), such as family history, or history of attempted suicide. Take as much attention to the overall change in mood and actions the patient, especially when these changes occur suddenly. You must always ask the doctor if there following a general worsening effects: depression, anxiety, irritability or anxiety, all kinds of panic, thoughts or attempt suicide, or other changes in povednii and in the mood.
Lexapro is not recommended for children Accepted. Because their safety was not fully confirmed.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
If you become pregnant, you should discuss with your doctor what advantages and risks pogut arise when receiving Lexapro, especially in pozny during pregnancy.
Possible side effects:
Talk to your doctor if any of the most common side effects persist or become more pronounced, such as:
back pain, diarrhea, delayed ejaculation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, impotence, increased perspiration, otsustvie orgasm, loss of appetite, unnatural fatigue, stomach disorders, vomiting.
We strongly recommend that you seek medical help if happens, any of these serious side effects:
severe allergic reactions (such as rashes, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue), agitation, anxiety, change the color of urine, increased impelsivnost so unnatural zlosb. Irritability, mania, muscle cramps, panic attacks, anxiety, seizures, insomnia, pain in the stomach, thought about suicide, a harmful thoughts, uncontrolled movements (tremors), unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual or severe mental / mood changes, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, vision changes, vomiting, which looks like coffee grounds; worsening depression.
MORE INFORMATION
Lexapro They are only receiving a patient is not in any case, let us accept other people. If the symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, contact your doctor.
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