Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating major depressive
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 ()]
These include suicidal thoughts or behaviors, abnormal bleeding, and serotonin syndrome
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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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Lexapro tablets are film-coated, round tablets containing escitalopram oxalate in strengths equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg escitalopram base
You could have more side effects
If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week
unpredictable mood changes
Additionally, Lexapro may increase your appetite, which usually leads to eating more and gaining weight
Generic escitalopram is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
naratriptan and escitalopram both increase serotonin levels
Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Lexapro 10 mg tablets are oval, white, scored, film-coated tablets marked with "E" and "L" on one side
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This means you can take Lexapro without food, or without food — whichever works for you
Citalopram is a mixture of two stereo-isomers: R-citalopram and S-citalopram