Lexapro

Information on Lexapro

Tablets
Chemical Name: ESCITALOPRAM (ess-sye-TAL-oh-pram)

Common uses
This medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI used to treat depres

Before using
WARNING: ANTIDEPRESSANTS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TH

Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to a

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea, vomit

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room imme

Additional information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO N

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