GENERIC LEXAPRO

Generic Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The active element of escitalopram works on a certain chemical in the brain that might be unbalanced in the people who have the issue of depression or anxiety. The medication of Generic Lexapro is useful for treating anxiety and depression in the adults and in the adolescent teenagers who are above the age group of 12 years.

How Generic Lexapro does works?

The medication of Generic Lexapro is an oral tablet that contains the active element of escitalopram. This belongs to the class of drugs that is known by the name of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This class also includes fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline (Zoloft). The SSRIs work by acting upon the neurotransmitters in the brain, the chemical messengers that nerves use for communicating with each other. The neurotransmitters are being produced and released by the nerves that transit to the nearby nerves where they get connected to the receptors on the nerves. Every neurotransmitter which is released does not bind the receptors, and they were taken instead by the nerves which creates them. This process is called the reuptake process, and it is believed that imbalance of this neurotransmitters cause depression. The active element of escitalopram restricts this reuptake of serotonin that inhibits the depression symptoms.

Dosage of Generic Lexapro

Generally, the initial dosage of Generic Lexapro starts with 10 mg tablet one daily in the morning or in the evening. It can be increased to 20 mg once in a day daily after three weeks time. You may not see the benefit of the medication until four weeks time. The 20 mg daily dose may not be as effective like 10 mg daily for treatment of depression. You can take the tablet of Generic Lexapro with or without food.

Precautions while taking the tablet of Generic Lexapro

There are some precautions that you need to take while using the medication of Generic Lexapro. You need to adhere to them if you are buying Generic Lexapro online at a cheap rate.

• Do not take the medication of Generic Lexapro if you are allergic to its active ingredients like escitalopram or citalopram.
• You should not use the medication within 14 days before or 14 days after using an MAO inhibitor. It can have an adverse effect on your health.
• People who have any kind liver or kidney issue must stay away from the medication of Generic Lexapro.
• Also, tell you, doctor, if you have low sodium in your blood.
• People who heart ailment or high blood pressure problem should not take the medicine or discuss with the doctor before taking it.
• Patients of bipolar disorder or people having a drug addiction or having suicidal thoughts must not take the medicine.
• If you have suffered stroke in the past, then stay away from the medicine of Generic Lexapro.
• Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers should not take the medicine of Generic Lexapro as it might harm the baby.
• Inform the doctor if you are taking stimulant medication like an opioid drug, herbal products or anti-depressant.
• Do not take the medication with alcohol or else it will have an adverse effect on your health.

What are the side effects of Generic Lexapro?

There are some common side effects and some serious side effects of Generic Lexapro. The common side effects of Generic Lexapro are:

• Frequent urination
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Increased or decreased appetite
• Weight changes
• Drowsiness
• Increased sweating
• Sexual difficulties
• Taste alterations, tremor
• Dry mouth
• Fever
• Agitation or restlessness
• Blurred vision
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty sleeping

Serious side effects of Generic Lexapro include:

• Confusion
• High fever
• Slurred speech
• Muscle rigidity
• Low sodium
• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Suicidal thinking and behavior
• Abnormal bleeding
• Seizures