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What is Lexapro?

Lexapro is an antidepressant medication containing the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram. Escitalopram is used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety by affecting the natural chemical serotonin in the brain which may be unbalanced. This can lead to improved feelings of well-being, improved energy levels and decreased feelings of nervousness.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication. Follow your doctor’s directions.

• You can take Lexapro either with or without food. Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Do not change your Lexapro dosage or the frequency that you take it unless you have been advised by your doctor.
• Continue taking Lexapro as directed. It may take up to four weeks before your symptoms improve.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history especially of liver disease, kidney disease, seizures, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, bleeding disorders, blood clotting disorders, bipolar disorder or low levels of sodium in your blood.
• If you have or have had a drug addiction.
• If you have or have had suicidal thoughts.
• If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. This medication may cause serious lung problems or other complications in the baby. Do not start or stop taking this medication without your doctor’s advice.
• If you are breast feeding. Lexapro may harm a nursing baby.

Also be aware that:

• This medication should not be used in anyone under 12.
• You should not take Lexapro within 14 days before or after taking a MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline or tranylcypromine.
• Some young people may have suicidal thoughts when first taking an antidepressant. Your family or other caregivers should be alert to your mood changes or symptoms.

Common Lexapro side effects may include but are not limited to:

• Nausea or constipation.
• Dry mouth.
• Tiredness, drowsiness or trouble sleeping.
• Dizziness.
• Increased sweating.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects of escitalopram:

• Changes in your sexual ability or a decreased interest in sex.
• Easy bleeding or bruising.
• Bloody, black or tarry stools.
• Vomit which looks like coffee grounds.
• Fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Fainting.
• Eye pain, swelling or redness or widened pupils.
• Vision changes including blurred vision or seeing rainbows around lights at night.
• Seizures.
• An erection which is painful or lasts for more than four hours.
• Signs of serotonin syndrome such as fast heartbeat, loss of co-ordination, severe dizziness, hallucinations, severe nausea, severe vomiting, severe diarrhea, unexplained fever, unusual agitation, twitching muscles or unusual restlessness.
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing or a swelling of your face, lips or throat.

How long does it take Lexapro to work?

It may take up to four weeks before your symptoms improve while taking Lexapro. Continue to take your medication regularly.

What else is Lexapro called?

Lexapro is also known as Cipralex. Cipralex is not a generic alternative but the same brand name medication with a different name internationally. The generic alternative to Lexapro is known as escitalopram.