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An important note from the creators of lexapro.com: Thank you for visiting lexapro.com. Depression is a complicated illness, and each individual case has unique circumstances. For this reason, any decisions regarding your depression treatment should be made after a consultation between you and your healthcare professional or doctor. If you think you may be depressed and have not seen a healthcare professional or doctor, you should get a professional evaluation as soon as possible. While we make every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date, and useful information on lexapro.com, this site is not intended as a substitute for a clinical evaluation or the advice of a qualified healthcare professional or doctor. LEXAPRO is an antidepressant that is the newest member of the family of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). LEXAPRO was developed by isolating a part of the CELEXATM (citalopram HBr) molecule, known as an isomer. As a result, LEXAPRO appears to offer some particular advantages in the treatment of depression:

In clinical trials, LEXAPRO 10 mg/day demonstrated comparable efficacy to a higher dose of CELEXA 40 mg/day.

LEXAPRO significantly improved depression for many patients beginning at week 1 or 2 (full antidepressant effect may take 4 to 6 weeks).

LEXAPRO effectively treats anxiety symptoms associated with depression.

At 10 mg/day, overall incidence of side effects and drop-out rates due to adverse events were comparable to placebo.

Simple 10 mg/day starting dose for all patients.

So feel confident knowing that whether you or someone you care about is depressed, support is available and relief of depression is possible with LEXAPRO. Click here to view the FDA-approved LEXAPRO package insert. If you have any questions, discuss them with your doctor or other healthcare professional. The most common side effects reported with LEXAPRO vs. placebo were nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, somnolence, increased sweating, and fatigue. LEXAPRO is contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or in patients with a hypersensitivity to escitalopram oxalate or any of the ingredients in LEXAPRO. As with other SSRIs, caution is indicated in the coadministration of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) with LEXAPRO.

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