LEXAPRO ®
Lexapro
® (Escitalopram Oxalate) is a prescription medication
for the treatment of depression. It is the newest member of
the family of antidepressant medications known as selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro
® helps to restore the brain's chemical balance by
increasing the available supply of serotonin, a substance
in the brain believed to influence mood.
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| Product |
Ships |
Rx |
Price |
Order |
| Lexapro 10mg 30 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$119 |
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| Lexapro 10mg 60 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$189 |
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| Lexapro 10mg 90 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$269 |
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| Lexapro 20mg 30 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$129 |
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| Lexapro 20mg 60 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$199 |
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| Lexapro 20mg 90 Tablets |
USA |
Free |
$279 |
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| Escitalopram x 10 20mg |
Global |
Free |
$9 |
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| Escitalopram x 100 5MG |
Global |
Free |
$20 |
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| Escitalopram x 180 10mg |
Global |
Free |
$69 |
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| Escitalopram x 180 20mg |
Global |
Free |
$138 |
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| Escitalopram x 180 5MG |
Global |
Free |
$36 |
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| Escitalopram x 30 10mg |
Global |
Free |
$12 |
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| Escitalopram x 30 20mg |
Global |
Free |
$24 |
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| Escitalopram x 30 5MG |
Global |
Free |
$6 |
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| Escitalopram x 360 10mg |
Global |
Free |
$139 |
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| Escitalopram x 360 5MG |
Global |
Free |
$72 |
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| Escitalopram x 50 20mg |
Global |
Free |
$42 |
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| Escitalopram x 50 5MG |
Global |
Free |
$10 |
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| Escitalopram x 60 10mg |
Global |
Free |
$24 |
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| Escitalopram x 60 20mg |
Global |
Free |
$48 |
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| Escitalopram x 90 10mg |
Global |
Free |
$35 |
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| Escitalopram x 90 20mg |
Global |
Free |
$69 |
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| Escitalopram x 90 5MG |
Global |
Free |
$18 |
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Lexapro ® is manufactured by Forest
Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Chemical Name : Escitalopram
Oxalate
Uses
Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
How to take this medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Several
weeks may pass before this medicine reaches its full effect. Continue
to take this medicine even if you feel well, do not stop taking
this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Side Effects
Sife effects, that may go away during treatment, include nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, loss of appetite,
dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or dry mouth. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor
as soon as possible if you experience increased sweating, unusual
fatigue, changes in sexual ability/interest. Contact your doctor
immediately if you experience stomach pain, vision changes, unusually
fast or slow heartbeat, uncontrolled movements (tremors), chest
pain, unusual or severe mental/mood changes, muscle cramps, restlessness,
seizures, painful or prolonged erection, or change in amount of
urine.
An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate
medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
Lexapro may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not
drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous
until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine
alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability
to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. This medicine
will add to the effects of of alcohol and other depressants. Ask
your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are
depressants.
Before you begin
taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines
which contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist
about the safe use of these products. Caution should be used in
the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of this
drug. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
Lexapro is excreted in breast milk, do not breast-feed
while taking this medicine.
Drug Interactions
Lexapro may interact
with some medicines or medical conditions. Inform your doctor of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Do not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide,
phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2
weeks before or after treatment with this medicine. Do not take
this medicine if you are taking citalopram, or weight loss drugs
(e.g., sibutramine, phentermine).
Additional monitoring
of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking another
SSRI antidepressant (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), nefazodone,
trazodone, tramadol, venlafaxine, "triptan" migraine drugs (e.g.,
sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline,
desipramine, nortriptyline), carbamazepine, cimetidine, lithium,
metoprolol, any herbal/natural products (e.g., melatonin, St. John's
wort, ayahuasca). Tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines
that cause drowsiness such as medicines for sleep (e.g., sedatives),
tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain
relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines
such as chlorpromazine), anti-seizure medicines (e.g., phenytoin),
muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including liver
or kidney problems, seizures, heart problems, other mental/mood
disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder), thyroid problems, mineral (electrolyte)
problems (e.g., hyponatremia, SIADH), allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Miss dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15
and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store
in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach
of children.
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