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Lexapro 10mg
84 tablets (3 packs of 28)
| Chemical Name: escitalopram |
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Lexapro® Information This information is not a complete record of all the information available about Lexapro and does not replace the need to consult your doctor or pharmacist about Lexapro. If you have any questions or concerns about using Lexapro then please ask your doctor or pharmacist. Lexapro Tablets (escitalopram oxalate) Lexapro are presented as 10mg & 20mg tablets and are available in packs of 28 tablets. Ingredients
Each Lexapro tablet contains either 10mg or 20mg escitalopram (as oxalate salt).Common Uses Lexapro belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro is effective in treating depression. Lexapro corrects this chemical imbalance and may help relieve the symptoms of depression. Lexapro may also be used to treat patients with social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and generalised anxiety disorder. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Lexapro has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed Lexapro for another reason.Before Using When you must not take it.
Do not take Lexapro if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Lexapro or citalopram or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. If you have an allergic reaction you may get a skin rash, have difficulty in breathing, get symptoms of hayfever or feel faint. Lexapro should not be taken at the same time as taking medication known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine and moclobemide which are also used for the treatment of depression. One day must elapse after you have finished taking moclobemide before you start taking your Lexapro tablets. If you have taken any other MAOI you will need to wait 14 days. After stopping Lexapro you must allow 14 days before taking any MAOI. The herbal remedy St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) should not be taken at the same time as this medicine.
Do not take Lexapro after the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack. It may have no effect at all or, an entirely unexpected effect if you take it after the expiry date.
Do not take Lexapro if the packaging is torn or shows signs of having been tampered with.
Do not take Lexapro to treat any other complaints unless your doctor has instructed you to do so.
Before you start to take it
Your doctor must know about all the following before you start to take Lexapro. You must tell your doctor if:
1. You are allergic to any other medicines or any foods, dyes or preservatives.
2. You have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
* heart disease
* epilepsy
* liver disease
* kidney disease
* diabetes
* manic depression
* bleeding tendency
Your doctor will take the necessary precautions to ensure safe use of Lexapro if you have or have had any of these medical conditions.
3. You are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.Some of the medicines in common use that may interfere with Lexapro include bupropion, cimetidine, sumatriptan, lithium, tricyclic antidepressants (eg. imipramine, desipramine), mefloquine, omeprazole, medicines known to prolong bleeding (eg. aspirin), some heart medications, antipsychotic drugs, sleeping tablets, pain relievers (eg. tramadol), and tryptophan. You may need different amounts of your medicines, or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking this or any other medicines. 4. you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Do not take Lexapro if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless you and your doctor have discussed the risks and benefits involved.
The general condition of your newborn baby might be affected by the use of this group of medicines.
It is not recommended that you do breastfeed while taking Lexapro as it is excreted in breast milk.
If you have not told your doctor about any of these things, tell him/her before you take Lexapro.
5. You have heart disease. Lexapro may decrease your heart rate.
Use in children and adolescents
Do not give Lexapro to children and adolescents.
Lexapro should not be given to children and adolescents under 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy of Lexapro in this age group has not been established.
Use in elderly
Lexapro can be given to elderly patients with a reduced dose. The effects of Lexapro in elderly patients are similar to that in other patients. Directions How much to take
Your doctor will tell you how much Lexapro to take. Take the amount your doctor tells you to.
The usual dose for depression, social phobia/social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder is 10 mg per day. This may be increased by your doctor. The recommended maximum dose is 20 mg per day.
The recommended maximum dose in elderly patients is 10mg per day.
It is recommended that patients with liver disease receive an initial dose of 5 mg daily for the first two weeks. Your doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg daily.
How to take it
Take Lexapro as a single dose either in the morning or in the evening. Lexapro may be taken with or without food.
It is best if the tablet is swallowed whole with a drink of water. Do not chew the tablets.
What to expect
As with other medicines for the treatment of depression it may take a few weeks before you feel any improvement.
Therefore you should continue to take Lexapro even if it takes some time before you feel any improvement in your condition.
Individuals will vary greatly in their response to Lexapro. Your doctor will check your progress at regular intervals.
How long to take it
The duration of treatment may vary for each individual, but is usually at least 6 months.
In some cases the doctor may decide that longer treatment is necessary. You should continue to take the tablets for as long as your doctor recommends, even if you begin to feel better. The underlying illness may persist for a long time and if you stop your treatment too soon, your symptoms may return.
When finishing a course
Abrupt cessation of this kind of medication may cause discontinuation symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and headache. When you have completed your course of treatment it is therefore advised that the dose of Lexapro is gradually reduced over a couple of weeks.
If you forget to take it
If you miss a dose and remember in less than 12 hours, take it straight away, then continue as normal the next day. Otherwise, skip that day's dose but be sure to take the next day's dose when it is due.
Do not try to make up for missed doses by taking more than one dose at a time.
If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
If you take too much (Overdose)
Immediately telephone your doctor for advice, or go to the Accident and Emergency or Casualty department at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Lexapro. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. Keep telephone numbers for these places handy.
Symptoms of overdosage may include:
* nausea (feeling sick)
* vomiting
* sweating
* drowsiness
* blue discolouration of the skin
* convulsions
* unconsciousness
* fast heart beats
* tremorWhile Using Things you must do
Take Lexapro exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
If you do not follow your doctor's instructions, you may not get relief from your depression.
Try not to miss any doses and continue to take the medicine even if you feel well.
Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Lexapro.
Tell all doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Lexapro, especially if you are being started on any new medicines.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any suicidal thoughts or other mental/mood changes. All mentions of suicide or violence must be taken seriously. If you or someone you know demonstrates any of the following warning signs of suicide-related behaviour while taking Lexapro, then it is important to contact a health care provider right away or even to go to the nearest hospital for treatment:
* thoughts or talk of death or suicide
* thoughts or talk of self-harm or harm to others
* any recent attempts of self-harm
* increase in aggressive behaviour, irritability or agitation.
Episodes of mania
Some patients with manic-depressive illness may enter into a manic phase. This is characterised by profuse and rapidly changing ideas, exaggerated gaiety and excessive physical activity. In such cases, it is important to contact your doctor.
Things you must not do
Do not give this medicine to anyone else even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Things to be careful of
As with any new medicine, make sure you know how you react to Lexapro before you drive or operate machinery.
It is not recommended that Lexapro be taken with alcohol. Side effects Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Lexapro.
Lexapro helps most people with depression, social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and generalised anxiety disorder, but it may have unwanted side effects in some people.
All medicines have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
The side effects of Lexapro are, in general, mild and disappear after a short period of time.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
* Nausea
* Difficulties falling asleep
* Feeling sleepy
* Fatigue
* Diarrhoea
* Dry mouth
* Increased sweating
* Dizziness
* Sexual disturbances (delayed ejaculation, problems with erection, decreased sexual drive and women may experience difficulties getting orgasm)
* Decreased appetite
* Yawning
* Agitation
* Fever
In addition a number of rare side effects are known to occur with drugs that work in a similar way to Lexapro). These are:
* Dizziness when you stand up due to low blood pressure
* Decreased levels of sodium in the blood (the symptoms are feeling sick and unwell with weak muscles or confused)
* Blurring of vision
* Vomiting
* Dry mouth
* Abnormal liver function test (increased amounts of liver enzymes in the blood)
* Pains in muscles and joints
* High fever, agitation, confusion, trembling and abrupt contractions of muscles may be signs of a rare condition called serotonin syndrome
* Seizures, tremors, movement disorders (involuntary movements of the muscles)
* Hallucinations, mania, confusion, panic attacks, depersonalisation, anxiety, nervousness, agitation
* Difficulties urinating
* Flow of milk in women that are not nursing
* Rash, increased tendency to develop bruises, itchings, patches of circumscribed swellings
Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell.
Some people may get other side effects while taking Lexapro.
There is no evidence that Lexapro is addictive, however, if you suddenly stop taking Lexapro, you may get side effects. Tell your doctor if you get any side effects after stopping Lexapro.After Using Storage
Keep Lexapro in a cool place where the temperature stays below 30°C.
Keep Lexapro in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
Do not freeze Lexapro.
Do not leave Lexapro in the car on hot days. Keep Lexapro away from direct sunlight.
Do not store Lexapro or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sinkA locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above ground is a good place to store medicines.
Disposal
Dispose of the tablets where children cannot reach them.
Ask your pharmacist what to do with any Lexapro you may have left over if your doctor tells you to stop using it, or you find that the tablets have passed the expiry date.
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