How to use the medicament

Lexapro is a new medicine that will help you to calm down when you lose your patient. This antidepressant drug is well-known for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The drug has the power to free you from all unnecessary uneasiness mental agitation and nervousness. The stress leads to disorders in the brain. The brain disorder is the result of chemical disequilibrium in the brain. Serotonin is the chemical substance that cures the nervous cells by sending electrical impulses from one cell to another. At the end of the process the serotonin is ejected or restored to the sender cell.

How to take the drug

Lexapro tablets are taken orally. You can take the tablets before or after food. It is recommended to take the tablet at the same time every day. Study the prescription label attentively. It is not preferable to chew the tablet because chewing the pill you will enhance the remission of it. Swallow the tablet and then drink some water. Do not take pills in big amounts. Take the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Do not interrupt the treatment even if you feel better. If you want to stop the treatment you must consult your doctor before. Do not stop to take the pills especially if your treatment lasts for a long time. Probably your doctor will minimize the dose little by little. The treatment lasts for a few weeks. You will have the best result of the treatment only if you regularly take the necessary dose of the drug. Call your doctor if there are no results after several weeks of treatment. Lexapro must be kept in dry and dark place.

Cautions:

Inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver diseases, kidney diseases, and convulsions. Even if you have delirium or self-murder thoughts you need to inform your doctor. You must be supervised and monitored by your doctor during the whole period of treatment. Do no take Lexapro together with citalopram (Celaxa). If you took citalopram (Celaxa) and you had an allergic reaction, be very attentive when you take Lexapro. If you are allergic person you should do pre-control. Lexapro is the FDA pregnancy category C. These pills can be harmful to your unborn baby. If you are already a breast-feeding mother do not take the pills, because it is not known whether Lexapro passes into the milk. If you became pregnant during the period of treatment, don't stop to take pills. Consult your doctor immediately.

In case you forgot to take a pill in time.

If you forgot to take a pill in time, you must take it as soon as you remember. If you see that the next pill time is coming soon, leave out the missed pill and do not forget to take the next one in time. Do not take two pills instead of one!

Possible Side Effects

During the period of treatment you may have some unusual symptoms. Let's name them negative side effects of Lexapro. You must call your doctor or the ambulance if you notice any of these harmful effects listed below:
-an allergic reaction ( troubles with breathing, closing of the throat, tumescence of the lips, tongue, face or hives)
-troubles of heartbeat or blood pressure, pulse
- low blood pressure(somnolence and giddiness ,tiredness, exhaustiveness)
-high blood pressure( grave headaches. You eyesight can become not so clear as before)
-if you have temperature and you feel sick
You might feel less serious side effect as:
-headache, tremble, nervousness, uneasiness and discomfort
-sickness, diarrhea, dry mouth, loose of appetite and weight
-drowsiness or sleeplessness
-low sex drive, weakness, impotence, or problems in getting an orgasm.
In order to avoid all listed above effects consult your doctor before taking the drugs. Your family or other people that supervise you should pay attention to your mood.

How to keep the peels

The drugs must be kept in dry and dark places. The tablets and capsules must be stored at controlled room temperature 20-25 C (68-77 F). Hide the ordered Lexapro in inaccessible for children places.

Overdose

The effect of overdose can be harmful. In case you overdosed seek immediately emergency medical attention. It is the overdose if you feel such symptoms as: nausea, vomiting, tremor, seizures, agitation, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and enlarged pupils, quick heart beating. Be very attentive before taking the necessary dose. Do not take tablets in big quantities.

More Information

Lexapro is interdicted to people who suffer from all types of allergy. It is preferable to avoid nosy activities during the period of treatment. Exclude dangerous activities like driving or use of machinery. Alcohol can easily stimulate the feeling of giddiness and sleepiness. Avoid all activities that require your concentration.

Disclaimer

The information written above has the intention to inform the person about the general description of the pills. Here, it isn't presented all the information about the interdependence between Lexapro and non-prescription drugs, cautions or all the negative effects of the pills. The information is accorded in general form and doesn't depend on any intention. The information written here disclaims the obligation for exactness and strength of it or any side results that might appear after you use the information, containing damage or negative effects to humans. The information gives no guarantee.