Lexapro 20 mg

Lexapro 20 mg (Escitalopram 20 mg) is an FDA-approved medication that is used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. This pill belongs to the group of drugs called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Lexapro is used as an off-label medication for PDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder), Obsessive-compulsive disorder, SAD (Social anxiety disorder), PD (panic disorder), PTSD (Posttraumatic stress disorder), and Vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Lexapro 20 mg tablet is the brand name for Escitalopram.

If you are taking a Lexapro 20 mg pill and planning to stop this medication, tell your doctor, and your doctor will guide you properly. If you suddenly stop taking it, you have to face withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, the feeling of agitation or anxiety, headaches, shaking in the hands or feet, feelings of sickness, numbness or tingling, and trouble sleeping.

While you are taking Lexapro, ask your doctor before taking other medicines, because interaction between these medications may harm you. Such medicines are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs), Serotonergic drugs, Sumatriptan, Theophylline, Warfarin, Carbamazepine, Triazolam, Triptans, CNS drugs, Alcohol, drugs like NSAIDs, Aspirin, Cimetidine, Digoxin, Ritonavir, Metoprolol, Lithium, Pimozide, Celexa, and Ketoconazole.

The side effects of Lexapro 20 mg may include symptoms like anemia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia (Blood and lymphatic system disorders), abdominal cramps, heartburn, gastroenteritis (Gastrointestinal disorders), allergy, chest pain, fever, hot flashes, and limb pain (General issues), increased weight (Metabolic and nutritional disorders), arthralgia, myalgia, jaw stiffness (Musculoskeletal system disorders), increased appetite, concentration impaired, irritability (Psychiatric disorders), bronchitis, coughing, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, sinus headache (Respiratory system disorders), etc.