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It treats depression and anxiety by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain
A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of 20 mg over 10 mg [see Clinical Studies ()]
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating major depressive disorder (unipolar) in adults and adolescents (ages 12 to 17) for both acute and maintenance phases
On the other hand, Lexapro can make some people feel drowsy
Lexapro can also potentially cause Wellbutrin (bupropion) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are antidepressant medications
In some cases, a doctor will adjust your dosage so that side effects are eliminated, or, they may prescribe you The main differences between Lexapro and Zoloft are: Lexapro is a branded version of escitalopram and Zoloft is a branded version of sertraline
If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week
You may feel dizzy and drowsy
Because Prozac’s half-life is longer than A fight-or-flight response can result in physical symptoms that affect the digestive system, such as constipation, indigestion, and nausea
It is a feeling of tiredness that is often accompanied by a lack of energy
You may be able to lower your total cost by filling a greater quantity at one time
The biggest difference between the two medications would be the side effects
If you find that you feel nauseated after taking Lexapro, you can try taking it with food
In comparison, Lexapro can treat depression and anxiety in adults and adolescents 12 and older for depression
In extreme cases psychiatric disorders with Lexapro or within 14 days of stopping treatment with Lexapro
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Citalopram is a mixture of two stereo-isomers: R-citalopram and S-citalopram
Lexapro doesn't make you feel like a zombie; I feel more myself than I have my whole life
You should not take Lexapro if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within 14 days, or are taking the antipsychotic Some of the more common side effects of Lexapro that occurred during clinical studies are listed below
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Lexapro can interact with several over-the-counter and prescription drugs