Lexapro 10 mg

Lexapro 10 mg is an antidepressant medication that the FDA approves to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. This tablet is also available as an off-label medication for PD (Panic disorder), PTSD (Posttraumatic stress disorder), PDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder), OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder), SAD (Social anxiety disorder), and Vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Lexapro 10 pill belongs to the group of drugs called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Lexapro 10mg is the brand name for generic Escitalopram.

If 10 mg Lexapro pill is not taken properly according to the prescription then it may lead to overdose. Symptoms of overdose most often accompanying, alone, or in combination with other drugs or alcohol, included convulsions, coma, dizziness, vomiting, sinus tachycardia, drowsiness, hypotension, insomnia, nausea, and ECG changes. Acute renal failure is a rare symptom of overdose.

Precautions may reduce the risk of side effects of Lexapro such as regular blood tests to know improvement or side effects, informing your doctor if your family has any history of bipolar disorder, if you have heart-related problems like irregular or fast heartbeat, avoiding alcohol consumption while you are taking Lexapro, in the case of children, monitor their height and weight, avoid using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The side effects of Lexapro 10 mg may include hypertension and palpitation (Cardiovascular), light-headed feeling and migraine (Central and peripheral nervous system disorders), rash (Skin disorders), blurred vision and tinnitus (Special senses), urinary frequency and urinary tract infection (Urinary system disorders), deep vein thrombosis, hypertensive crisis, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, phlebitis, thrombosis (Vascular disorders), anemia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, idiopathic, etc.