How Lexapro should be taken.
Lexapro comes as a tablet and a liquid taken it orally. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Take Lexapro exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your physician.
Continue to take Lexapro even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Lexapro without talking to your physician. Lexapro must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Precautions or Warnings for Lexapro
Before taking Lexapro, tell your physician if you have liver disease, have kidney disease, suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts.
You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa). Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you may also have an allergic reaction to Lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your physician if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication in the past.
Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What to do if you miss a dose of Lexapro
Take the What to do if you miss a dose of Lexapro as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Lexapro and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your physician.
Side effects that may be possible for Lexapro
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Lexapro and call your physician 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.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking Lexapro and talk to your physician:
-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.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Lexapro
Store Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What to do when overdosing on Lexapro
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat.
Other information on Lexapro
Do not take Lexapro if you:
You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of Lexapro.
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