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Lexapro is a prescription selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor containing escitalopram. It is indicated for major depressive disorder in adults and pediatric patients age 12 and older and for generalized anxiety disorder in adults and pediatric patients age 7 and older. Tablets contain 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg.
read more about lexapro ...Escitalopram inhibits reuptake of serotonin by neurons in the central nervous system. This increases serotonergic activity, which is associated with its antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects.
Lexapro treats major depressive disorder from age 12 and generalized anxiety disorder from age 7. Patients are screened for a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania before treatment. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and pimozide are contraindicated with Lexapro.
Adults with major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder start at 10 mg once daily and can increase to a maximum of 20 mg daily according to response and tolerability. Pediatric patients in the labeled age groups also start at 10 mg once daily and can increase to 20 mg after the minimum titration interval for the indication. Lexapro can be taken morning or evening with or without food.
Lexapro carries a boxed warning for increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients taking antidepressants. Other serious concerns include serotonin syndrome, discontinuation reactions, seizures, activation of mania or hypomania, hyponatremia, increased bleeding, angle-closure glaucoma, and sexual dysfunction. Gradual dose reduction is recommended when treatment ends.
Lexapro treats major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder under age-specific criteria.
The usual starting dose is 10 mg once daily.
The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily.
Yes. The boxed warning concerns increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients taking antidepressants.
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