These include suicidal thoughts or behaviors, abnormal bleeding, and serotonin syndrome
Interactions
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However, even if a person feels relief from their symptoms It's important to follow your doctor's instructions for taking Lexapro
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I tapered off the drug by taking it every other day for 7 to 10 days, then every third day, and soon every fourth day until Rx is gone
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Escitalopram oral tablet is a generic medication, which means it’s an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication
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A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of 20 mg over 10 mg [see Clinical Studies (14
If your depression medication is making you tired, there are ways to reduce fatigue
People who take some of the newer antidepressants, including Lexapro, may have a slightly higher rate of weight
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If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
Because Prozac’s half-life is longer than Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)