Lexapro is a serotonin and noradrenalin reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), because it inhibits uptake of both these amines but does not interact with cholinergic, adrenergic or histaminergic receptors or have sedative property. Effexor is as effective antidepressant as Tricyclic antidepressant (TAD) and works in some resistant cases.
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The common side effects reported with Escitalopram during clinical trials and during post marketing are hypertension, palpitation, migraine, allergy, chest pain, fever, hot flushes, increased weight, myalgia, jaw stiffness, menstrual disorder in females, bronchitis, coughing, nasal congestion, rash, blurred vision and urinary tract infection.
Guidelines before using Escitalopram
Lexapro when co-administered with serotonergic neurotransmitter systems like triptans, linezolid (antibiotic which is a reversible nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) can cause serotonin syndrome. The concurrent use of Escitalopram and Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding. Alcohol must be avoided when you are taking Lexapro. If it is an absolute must to take Lexapro during pregnancy, it should be administered under the supervision of a medical practitioner. Lexapro when used in late pregnancy can cause pulmonary hypertension in infants.
What are the common dosages of Generic Lexapro?
The recommended starting dose of Lexapro is 10mg once daily and it can be increased up to 20mg after a week of treatment. In adult patients with major depressive disorder a maintenance dose of 10 to 20 mg/day can be given. The dose of Lexapro for elderly and patients with hepatic impairment is 10mg/day. There is dosage adjustment required for patients with renal impairment.
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