Lexapro generic, or commonly called escitalopram, is one of the best anti-depressants available. This drug falls in the category of SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). This drug will affect the chemicals in your brain that may cause general anxiety or depression. It can be used by adults or teens who are 12 years or older.
Precautions before using Lexapro generic
1. You may not take Lexapro generic to treat your depression if you take MAOI type drugs within the last 14 days. MAOI stands for monoamine oxidase inhibitor. This type of drug includes phenelzine, rasagiline, tranylcypromine, selegiline, and isocarboxazid. Consult with your doctor if you are taking MAOI drugs and want to switch to Lexapro generic.
2. For a person who is 24 years or younger, taking Lexapro generic may cause suicidal thoughts and therefore the strict supervision from your doctor is required in the first 12 weeks of using this drug.
3. Purchase Lexapro only from a licensed pharmacy.
4. Before start using Lexapro generic, make sure that you don’t have any allergic reaction toward drugs before. Consult with your doctor if you have any allergic reaction with drugs before.
5. Make sure that you don’t have any liver disease, kidney disease, bipolar disorder, seizures, and any history of suicidal thoughts and drug abuse before.
6. You need to take this medication according to the prescribed dosage of your doctor.
7. Lexapro generic can cause bad or severe harmful side effects for your baby if you are pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or nursing mother. Talk with your doctor regarding the safety of the usage of this drug.
What You Must Not Do When Taking Lexapro
There are some things that you must not do if you are taking Lexapro generic regularly. Here they are:
1. Avoid drinking alcohol as this activity will cause bad effects for your body such as impairment in your reaction and thinking.
2. You can easily trigger bleeding if you take Lexapro along with the medication for arthritis, swelling, pain, and fever. Therefore, talk with your doctor if you plan to use the medication such as NSAID type drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and aspirin.
3. Lexapro shouldn’t be used with the medication that can cause sleepy sensation because this drug can aggravate sleepiness.
Lexapro generic side effects
Here are some side effects that can be caused with the consumption of Lexapro generic:
- Headache, concentration problem, and memory problem.
- Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- Stiff muscles, fast heartbeats, and tremors.
- Drowsiness and sleep problem.
- Heartburn, constipation, gas, upset stomach.
- Impotence, weight changes, sexual problems.
- Dry mouth.