This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety disorders in adults and children
Speak to your doctor if you're having difficulty conceiving a baby
It is used to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive
A case-control study using a medication and pregnancy registry that included 2,329 women found that first-trimester use of paroxetine (Paxil) was not
In general, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends antidepressants as an option for treating depression during pregnancy
Escitalopram también se usa en el tratamiento de la ansiedad en adultos
A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of 20 mg over 10 mg [see Clinical Studies ()]
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Child Dosage (ages 0 to 17 years) It is unknown if this drug is safe and effective to treat generalized anxiety disorder in children younger than Lexapro and Zoloft are two of the many drugs available to treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions
These include suicidal thoughts or behaviors, abnormal bleeding, and serotonin syndrome
Escitalopram is approved by the U
There is a pregnancy registry for females who are exposed to Lexapro during pregnancy
It can cause nausea, dizziness, and other side effects in adults
You may experience Lexapro side effects during the first week you take it
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If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of 20 mg over 10 mg [see Clinical Studies (14
They work similarly but have important differences
One of Lexapro's weight gain mechanisms is that it increases serotonin levels, and serotonin plays a role in weight control
Vasomotor Symptoms Associated with Menopause (Off-label) 10 mg PO qDay; may increase to 20 mg PO qDay after 4 weeks if symptoms not adequately controlled
This class of drugs is used to treat depression, anxiety, and other 10 mg; 20 mg; Oral solution
Generic escitalopram is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
However, if there is any risk, it is small, and the majority of babies born to women taking escitalopram will have a normal heart