Reliable Lexapro Antidepressant

Belonging to the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) group of medicines, Lexapro is an antidepressant. It is prescribed for treating anxiety in adults. The active ingredient, escitalopram acts on certain brain chemicals that easily get unbalanced causing anxiety or depression.

Other medical uses include:

• Treating depression
• Other mental disorders

The medicine averts suicidal thoughts and other benefits in adults and those above 12 years. However, the medication is not suited for everyone. It is important to talk to your doctor on various issues as precautionary measures. Inform your doctor on the following:

• Heart disease
• Kidney or liver disease
• Convulsions (seizures) or epilepsy
• Diabetes
• History with suicidal thoughts or drug abuse; or
• Manic depression (bipolar disorder) among others

In young Lexapro medicine users (below 25 years), the medicine has been known to cause some serious depression issues later. Pregnant mothers should also limit the use of these drugs since they could cause serious effects.

When to avoid the medicines:

• If you are allergic to Celexa (citalopram) or escitalopram drugs
• If you have taken any MAO inhibitor in the last 2 weeks
• If you are using pimozide; or
• If you are currently under methylene blue injection treatment

Taking the drugs

Carefully follow your doctor’s prescriptions as you take these drugs. Do not alter or quit the Lexapro doses without your doctor’s advice. Depending on one’s medical condition and how he or she responds to the treatment, the doses are varied from one patient to the other.

The medication is available in liquid form for oral use. Use a dose-measuring device to correctly take your medicine. Taking the medicine for more than the prescribed period could cause serious effects. The symptoms could take 4 weeks or more to improve.

Consult with your doctor closely while under this treatment to ensure effectiveness of the treatment. Consistently take your doses so as to reap quality results from the treatment.

What you have to avoid

Lexapro drugs could either interact with other medications if used together. Always ensure that your doctor understands on other drugs you are currently taking. Kiwi Drug advises clients to avoid the following:

• Typtophan
• Lithium
• Buspirone
• Blood thinners like Coumadin or warfarin
• Migraine headache drugs
• Alcoholic drinks
• If you are on NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for fever, arthritis or swelling.

Ensure that you minimize or limit those activities that require sharp alertness since Lexapro drugs cause impaired thinking.

Possible side effects

The following negative effects could call for immediate doctor’s attention:

• Allergic reactions such as skin rashes or breath difficulties
• Moody behaviors
• Agitation
• Hostility and aggression
• Hyperactivity
• Racing thoughts an stiff muscles
• Irregular heart beat and tremors
• Feeling like passing out
• Seizure and memory shortness, confusion and hallucinations
• Increased sweating
• Fatigue and drowsiness
• Insomnia
• Low sex drive
• Nausea and vomiting; or
• Weight changes and stomach upsets among other side effects

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