Kidney disease, mild to moderate or Liver disease—Use with caution
The small amount of oxalate contained in a Lexapro tablet will not contribute to forming calcium oxalate kidney stones
These medicines may interact with escitalopram and cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome
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Along with its needed effects, escitalopram (the active ingredient contained in Lexapro) may cause some unwanted effects
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Find out how escitalopram treats depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks, and how to take it
It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks for escitalopram to work fully
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) and the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram
The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: talc, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose/colloidal silicon
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Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day; increase if necessary after at least 1 week of treatment to 20 mg once a day
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You can take escitalopram at any time of day, as long as you stick to the same time every day
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If nonemergency use of linezolid is planned, withhold escitalopram for at least 2 weeks prior to initiating linezolid; escitalopram may be resumed 24 hours after last linezolid dose
Stereo-isomers are compounds that have the same chemical formula but differ only in
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May not be suitable for some people including those with glaucoma, bleeding disorders, a history of seizures, liver or kidney disease, the elderly, or certain heart conditions
There is also a danger that alcohol may increase the risk for Lexapro-related side effects
These include suicidal thoughts or behaviors, abnormal bleeding, and serotonin syndrome