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How To Use LexaproTake Lexapro exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. To ensure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of Lexapro with a dose-measuring spoon, cup, or dropper, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Lexapro may be taken with or without food. Lexapro is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor`s instructions. Take the dose at the same time each day. Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking to your doctor. It may take several weeks for you to start feeling better. Store Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat. | |||||||
Lexapro Side EffectsIf you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Lexapro and call your doctor 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 doctor: · 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. | |||||||
Lexapro PrecautionsDo not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. A dangerous drug interaction can occur if Lexapro is combined with any of these medications. Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor 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 doctor 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 doctor 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 doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. | |||||||
Lexapro OverdoseSeek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat | |||||||
What should I avoid while taking Generic LexaproUse caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Lexapro may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Lexapro or affect your condition. | |||||||
Missed DoseIf 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. | |||||||
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