Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions

This is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer).

Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning

You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take this tab or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over 24 years of age. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behaviour; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Do not forget to tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to it or any other medications. You should know that this tab may make you drowsy and alcohol adds to the effect.

Dosage and Administration

Depending on which dose you are taking, this is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take it at around the same time every day. Do not take more or less of it or take more often than prescribed by your doctor. If you missed a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember but do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Important

It may take 1 to 4 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Continue taking it even if you feel well. If you suddenly stop taking it, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Do not stop without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.

Take only under doctors directions.

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Lexapro® is a registered brand name of Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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