My Depression Medication

Lexapro is indeed another good SSRI variety that is doing good on the market as of the present. By nature, this drug is very similar to Citalopram or mostly known as Celexa due to some traits or characteristics. Basically, Lexapro, just like some other SSRIs, works by boosting levels of serotonin on the brain, a very vital chemical messenger that plays significant role in the regulation of moods and eventually even in the occurrence of depression and some other similar disorders.

Uses of Lexapro

Lexapro has two well-known uses. First, it is can be used for major depression and second, it can be used for generalized anxiety disorder.

However, before you can use Lexapro for major depression, you will have to undergo some tests first to be sure that it is a major depression and not just a minor one. Basically, a major depression involves low mood that lasts for a long time, normally for about 2 weeks and eventually interferes with your daily functioning.

Possible Side Effects

A person normally taking an SSRI like Lexapro may indeed experience some side effects that may include:

• Headache
• Impotence
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Runny nose
• Sinusitis
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased sex drive
• Dry mouth
• Problem relating to ejaculation
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Sweating
• Flu-like symptoms
• Indigestion
• Insomnia

Special Considerations and Warnings

It’s true that Lexapro is akin to Citalopram or Celexa, however, for some reasons like complications or adverse reactions, you can’t actually use Lexapro together with Celexa. Same as with if you use Lexapro with MAO inhibitors and some other drugs, some adverse reactions like increased, decreased, or altered symptoms may actually take place.

In terms of alcohol, though Lexapro does not interact with alcohol, health concerns still believe that avoiding alcoholic beverages is the best thing to do, to prevent or avoid still unknown effects that may occur.

Lexapro on Pregnancy Issues

According to some studies, infants who was once exposed to Lexapro are more likely to develop some health related problems like respiratory problems, bluish coloring of the skin, irregular breathing, muscular problems, or the like.

Thus, if in the event, you are now pregnant or even just planning to become pregnant yet needs to take Lexapro, never be compulsive in terms of your decision. Always try to outweigh the potential risks and ask a doctor for some possible advice.

Similarly, if in case in the future after you gave birth, you need to take Lexapro, just as the same, always think twice. Lexapro appears in breast milk and can affect your baby.