Escitalopram, marketed as Lexapro, is an oral drug used to treat or prevent recurrence of depression, panic disorder, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.This active substance acts by reuptake of Serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for feeling well-being, increasing its activity in the central nervous system.
Lexapro can be purchased from pharmacies, in the form of drops or pills, with prices ranging from 30 to 150 reais, depending on the form of presentation of the drug and the amount of pills, requiring the presentation of a prescription.
- Lexapro is indicated for the treatment and prevention of depression recurrence.
- For the treatment of panic disorder.
- Anxiety disorder.
- Social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Lexapro should be administered orally, once daily, with or without food, and preferably always at the same time, and drops should be diluted with water, orange juice or apple, for example.
The dose of Lexapro should be guided by the doctor, depending on the disease to be treated and the age of the patient.
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with scitalopram are: nausea, nausea, headache, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, increased or decreased appetite, anxiety, restlessness, abnormal dreams, sleep disturbances, daytime sleepiness, dizziness, yawning, tremors., skin needles, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, increased sweating, muscle and joint pains, sexual disorders, fatigue, fever and weight gain.
Lexapro is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age, patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, patients with cardiac arrhythmia and patients using monoamine inhibitors (MAOIs), including selegiline, moclobelmide and linezolide or medications for arrhythmias or that may affect heart rate.
In cases of pregnancy, lactation, epilepsy, kidney or liver problems, diabetes, decreased blood sodium levels, tendency to bleed or bruise, electroconvulsive therapy, coronary heart disease, heart problems, history of heart attack, pupil dilation problems or irregular heartbeat, Lexapro.should only be used with a prescription.