Lexapro 5 mg

Lexapro 5 mg is the trade-named medicine to treat depressive disorder and anxiety among teenagers and children above the age of 12. The drug is an antidepressant also referred to as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft) are some of the other members of the SSRIs class of drugs. Generally, Lexapro 5 mg is a prescription medication used to control the symptoms of depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorders. The escitalopram drug present in Lexapro 5mg regulates and maintains the balance of serotonin enzymes. Serotonin is also known as the ‘feel good hormone’. It is responsible for improving the mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level of an individual. Thus, the balance of serotonin levels helps to maintain a good mood and behavior.

Availability & Storage Of Lexapro 5 mg:

Lexapro is recommended for adolescents and children above 12 years of age. It is restricted to consuming this medication under 12 years old age and pregnant women. Different pharmaceutical companies produce a different dosage of Lexapro for the common people. In general, the tablets of Lexapro vary in shape, size, and imprints depending on the manufacturer. The availability of different variants of Lexapro in the market is 1 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg tablets.

All the prescribed medication should keep in an airtight container, and out of reach of children and pets. This drug should store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Unused medications or expired dated medication should dispose of in such a  way that pets, children, or any other people cannot come in direct contact. Because if they unknowingly use them, it may harm their health.

How To Use Lexapro 5 mg?

Lexapro (escitalopram) is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to treat the major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This drug balances the release and maintains the level of serotonin in the body. The doctors prescribe using 10 mg of Lexapro every day to rectify the symptoms of anxiety. And the dose can be maximized up to 30 mg of Lexapro once per day. It can take with or without food depending on the doctor’s prescription.

The dosage of Lexapro depends on age, gender, medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications used by the patient. It is generally taken during the morning or in the evening. Generally, for reducing the risk of side effects, the doctor may advise the patient to start taking Lexapro with a lower dose and gradually increase the dose for better results. During Lexapro therapy, the patient needs to follow the prescription strictly.

Before Using Lexapro 5mg: 

Awareness about using Lexapro is very important while treating depression and anxiety. Ignorance can worsen the situation. FL 5 pIill is not recommended for patients with :

• Liver or kidney disease
• Seizures
• Low sodium levels in the blood
• Heart disease, high blood pressure
• History of drug addiction
• Sexual problems
• History of bipolar disorder

You should inform your doctor freely if you have any diseases.

Interactions Between Lexapro 5 mg(FL 5 P) And Other Medications:

Before starting the Lexapro therapy, you should inform about your medical history. Certain medications that can interact with the escitalopram drug available in Lexapro may cause serotonin syndrome. These are stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products, medicine for depression and mental illness, Parkinson’s disease medicines, migraine and headache medicines, etc.

Major & Minor Side Effects Of Lexapro:

As we know, Lexapro can readily interact with various substances.

Minor Side Effects Of Lexapro 5 mg such as:

• Sweating
• Tremors
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Decreased sex drive
• Headache
• Vomiting,
• Loss of coordination,
• Feeling unsteady,
• High fever,
• Agitation
• Increased heartbeat
• Hallucinations
• Dizziness and nausea
• Restlessness

Above these very common side effects are observed after the medication is started. You should never delay if any severe side effects are persistent.

It may serious side effects like:

• Trouble while breathing
• Blurred vision
• Pain or burning sensations while urinating
• Slow growth in children
• Insomnia
• Abdominal pain
• Allergy
• blurred vision
• Abnormal bleeding
• Tunnel vision
• Chest pain
• Abnormal dreams
• Decreased concentration
• Hemostasis
• Eye pain or swelling
• Seeing halos around lights
• Racing thoughts
• Unusual risk-taking behavior
• Feelings of extreme happiness or sadness
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Hot flashes
• Confusion
• Slurred speech
• Severe weakness
• Swelling of the face, tongue, throat
• Severe dizziness
• Twitching

Go to the doctor immediately if you experience uncontrolled side effects.

Missed-Dose & Over-Dose:

If you forget to take a dose then you should take it as soon as it’s remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, then wait and take it the next day. Start it as a regular dose. You should never take an extra pill to make up for a missed dose. You never missed the dose frequently.

Taking too much medicine is considered an overdose. It can be very dangerous, and even life-threatening, but accidental overdoses can be prevented.

Most medicines have risks as well as benefits. Medicines are toxic if you take too much. Some medicines can be harmful if you take them at the same time as alcohol or some other medicines.

The symptoms of a medicine overdose depend on the type and doses of medicines. If someone has overdosed, you can call the Poison Information.

The symptoms of overdose are as such: 

• The patient can not take breathing, or their breathing is shallow
• He or she will appear to be unconscious, can’t be woken up, is snoring or gurgling
• It appears to be confused
• He or she has blue lips or fingertips
• The patient with a seizure

It is most important to be careful with all medicines. But some are more dangerous or involved in more overdoses than others. Go to help from the doctor if you notice any patients above symptoms.

Lexapro 5 mg Addiction

When you are addicted, you become unable to control your use of the drug. You find it difficult to stop taking it even if it becomes a problem. Lexapro 5 mg addiction affects your brain and behavior and you can not control your use of legal or illegal drugs. You may experience the following:

• It is used Lexapro 5 mg regularly to cope with everyday life.
• It is using medicine becomes more important than other activities or relationships in your life.

Go to the doctor for reducing the symptoms of addiction.

Withdrawal Symptoms Of Lexapro 5 mg:

Drug withdrawal symptoms may persist in the physiological response when you suddenly quit or slow of use of the drug.  The various types of drug withdrawal syndromes may involve such as physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.

The most commonly experienced side effects due to withdrawal of Lexapro include: Symptoms can include insomnia, irritability, changing moods, depression, anxiety, aches and pains, cravings, fatigue, muscle spasms, loss of concentration, confusion, mood swings, agitation, hallucinations, and nausea.

Doctors advise reducing the dosage gradually with periodic consultations, after being monitored regularly.

Drug Interactions Of Lexapro 5mg:

Lexapro is an antidepressant SSRI. It tends to interact with a wide range of medications. But you should inform your doctor if you will take any other medication with Lexapro 5 mg. Due to these drug interactions, the patient’s situation may worsen his life. Avoid these medications and food beverages with Lexapro 5 mg such as follows:

• Antiplatelet drugs such as Clopidogrel.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin,
• Pimozide or citalopram (Celexa).
• Sleeping Pills: Ambien, Halcion, Lunesta, Sonata, Restoril, Rozerem, etc.
• MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
• Opioid medicines, and pain relief medication: Codeine, Dilaudid, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone, Oxycontin. Methadone, Roxycodone, Lortab, Norco, Opana ER, Percocet, Soma, Tramadol, Vicodin, etc.
• Grapefruit and grape juice, Alcohol, or Marijuana.

The concerned doctor should be informed about the usage of any such medications or addiction to alcohol, marijuana, or any other narcotic opioid products.