GENERIC NAME: Escitalopram
BRAND NAME: Lexapro
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Escitalopram is an oral drug that is used for
treating depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It works by
affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, the chemical messengers that
nerves use to communicate with one another. Neurotransmitters are made and
released by nerves and then travel to other nearby nerves where they
attach to receptors on the nerves. Some neurotransmitters that are
released do not bind to receptors and are taken up by the nerves that
produced them. This is referred to as "reuptake."
Many experts believe that an imbalance of neurotransmitters is the cause
of depression. Escitalopram prevents the reuptake of one neurotransmitter,
serotonin, by nerves, an action which results in more serotonin in the
brain to attach to receptors. Chemically, escitalopram is very similar to
citalopram.
STORAGE: Escitalopram tablets should be stored at controlled room
temperature, 59-86°F (15-30°C.)
PRESCRIBED FOR: Escitalopram is approved for the treatment of depression
and generalized anxiety disorder. Drugs in the SSRI class also have been
studied in persons with obsessive-compulsive disorders and panic
disorders.
DOSING: The usual starting dose of escitalopram is 10 mg once daily.
Benefit may not be seen until treatment has been given for up to 4 weeks.
Escitalopram can be taken with or without food. Older and younger persons
require similar doses.
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I started out at 2.5 mg for a week, 5 for two weeks, 7.5 for a week, and
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panic started again - went back on lexapro had the side effects for about
1 week) and now take it regularly and it has been great to function like a
normal human being again. Emma.
I am taking 10mg per day in the morning. It took about two weeks to really
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anymore, I can deal with the stress that is involved in my family
situation that put me on it in the first place, I feel hopeful about the
future again. I am very happy that my doctor prescribed this for me. Ava.
This med is amazing!! I actually feel like a "real" person! I am in a good
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Absolutely fabulous for me! I have tried several others many years ago and
was really afraid of trying lexapro, but knew that I owed it to myself and
my family to try it out. I started with a really low dose (2.5mg) and
worked my way up to 15mg. I have my life back and can actually "live" in
the moment. The early side effects have gone away too. Daniel.
It has changed my life for the best, I haven't felt this good in years.
Ethan.
I felt my depression lessen the first day I began taking Lexapro. First
week on 5 mil, then 10 mil, which is my present dose. Friends and family
have noticed a distinct change (for the better) in my attitude, so it's
not my imagination. Tyler.
