Generic Lexapro Escitalopram 5/10/20mg

Package	Price	Per Pill	Order
5mg x 90 pills	$64.59	US $ 0.72
5mg x 180 pills	$112.33	US $ 0.62
5mg x 270 pills	$157.16	US $ 0.58
5mg x 360 pills	$185.95	US $ 0.52

Package	Price	Per Pill	Order
10mg x 90 pills	$86.85	US $ 0.97
10mg x 180 pills	$155.56	US $ 0.86
10mg x 270 pills	$221.95	US $ 0.82

Package	Price	Per Pill	Order
20mg x 30 pills	$48.98	US $ 1.63
20mg x 60 pills	$79.52	US $ 1.33
20mg x 90 pills	$112.34	US $ 1.25

Drug Uses

Lexapro (Escitalopram) is an antidepressant drug that can be classified under the category of serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drugs. This is totally beneficial for those that needs treatment for depression and other forms of anxiety disorders.

How Taken

This drug can come either as a liquid or as a tablet. Both of course can only be taken orally. The usual dosage for this drug is once and a day and it can be ingested even before meals. Take Lexapro as what your doctor has exactly prescribed you to do. Do not also stop the intake of this medication even if you already feel better, unless recommended by your doctor. Regular intake of this drug for weeks is needed for you to fully feel its expected effects to the body.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take this drug until you have fully informed your doctor about your previous medical history. Seizures, severe cases of depression, manic attacks and diseases on some body organs like the liver and kidneys might potentially affect the effect of this drug to the body. Your doctor can also adjust the dosage for you if you have had previous health cases similar to the ones just mentioned. If you are currently under Celexa or citalopram, then do not ingest this drug. It is also highly possible that if you are allergic to that drug, then you will also be allergic to the Lexapro. Avoid making any steps without consulting with your doctor first. This is important especially if you are a pregnant woman planning to take this drug. Lexapro’s effects to the unborn baby are not yet fully confirmed by the Food and Drug Administration so one should be totally cautious. Elements of this drug will also be secreted through the breast milk so again, consult the doctor first for any possible medical recommendations.

Missed Dose

Immediately make up for the missed dose as soon as possible. But do not attempt to make immediate successive intakes of this drug just so you can make up for the missed dosage. Consult first your doctor before making any steps.

Possible Side Effects

It is of utmost importance to seek the help of your doctor as soon as you feel any symptoms of the following side effects while taking Lexapro: 
-allergic reactions, possible swellings, apnea
-palpitations or irregular heart rhythms
-hypotension
-hypertension (headaches, blurry eyesight)
-chills, high fever, seizures and headaches among others

Other possible side effects might occur so immediately consult your doctor once you feel any to prevent possible complications.

Storage

Do not expose or store Lexapro in environments that have too much moisture or heat.

Overdose

Palpitations, nausea, vomiting and excessive sweating among others are possible symptoms of Lexapro overdose. Rush the patient to the hospital immediately.

More Information

Certain components of the Lexapro might cause some allergies to the body. It is best for one to undergo some medical examinations first before taking this drug.

Disclaimer

This drug information is for general information purposes only. It does claim to be a substitute to your doctor's advice or recommendations. This information kit only covers the basic uses, dosage administration, drug interactions and side effects of this medicine. We disclaim all responsibility from any outcome or result arising from reliance and use of information in this information kit. We don't claim accuracy nor reliability of information stated herein.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.