what catagory of medication is lexapro?
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Lexapro has been proven in clinical trials to be an effective and well-tolerated prescription medication that improves the quality and enjoyment of life for adults suffering from depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
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There are alot of different kinds and brand names of medications that treat depression.  If Lexapro works for you, then use it.  If it doesn't, then your doctor can prescribe something else.  It can be a long process to see what med works best for you as it takes awhile for the med to get into your system.  On the other hand, you may be lucky and the very first med you try may be the best one for you.  Only you and your doctor can make that decision. I would not go on someone else's opinion ( i.e. the local "street" doctor or friend) because each person's body chemistry is different.  If the Lexapro works, then don't fix it!!
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Currently I am taking Xanex and Lexapro. The Lexapro is working so well that I rarly have to use the Xanex. Lexapro has side effects as all drugs do, and they are super bad for the first few days (nausia, tired) but once you get past that it is great. I have been on it for 2 weeks and I went to the bank today without freaking out, and without Xanex.So I love it. I took Zoloft for a while and it made me feel different. In a bad weird way. I love the way that Lexapro makes me feel. Well I am not as sexually aroused and can't climax right now, but hey it's not perminant and it is going to fix things.
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Discuss with your doctor if Lexapro would be a good choice for you.  I was diagnosed with full-blown post-partum depression with anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelmed by daily tasks etc. about 18 months ago, and my doctor gave me a sample of Lexapro 10 mg.  She told me it could take up to 4 or 6 weeks to start feeling better, but in rare cases one could feel better within the first week.  I was one of those lucky people!  I live a normal, stress-free life (well, there's always some stress, but it doesn't control me), I sleep great, my relationships with my family and friends are back to normal, and life is as it should be!  \n\nShould you go this route, you may want to cut the pill in half and take 5 mg to start with.  I found that the full 10 mg at first made me very sleepy (I started taking it at night), then I would be wide awake after 3 hours.  So once I took 5 mg it was better.  Then I built up my tolerance to 10, I started taking it in the morning.  After about 2 weeks I felt no side effects whatsoever, and the ones I did feel in those two weeks were so mild I hardly knew they were there.  \n\nI understand that there are many who can get through this disorder with natural remedies, but I tried vitamin therapy and found that nothing worked.  It is not a crime or a sign of weakness to go to your physician and get medical help for stress/anxiety/depression.  The medications that are coming out now have little to no side effects, and are very helpful.  \n\nGood luck to you!!
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Well-known antidepressants are:\n\n    * Fluoxetine - of the SSRI class (Prozac, Sarafem, Fluctin, Fontex, Prodep, Fludep, Lovan)\n    * Sertraline - of the SSRI class (Zoloft, Lustral, Apo-Sertral, Asentra, Gladem, Serlift, Stimuloton)\n    * Venlafaxine - of the SNRI class (Effexor)\n    * Citalopram - of the SSRI class (Celexa, Cipramil, Talohexane)\n    * Paroxetine - of the SSRI class (Paxil, Seroxat, Aropax)\n    * Escitalopram - of the SSRI class (Lexapro, Cipralex)\n    * Fluvoxamine - of the SSRI class (Luvox, Faverin)\n    * Duloxetine - of the SNRI class (Cymbalta)\n    * Bupropion - of the DRI class (Wellbutrin, Zyban)\n\nIt's best to see your psychiatrist(s) first before taking any anti-depressants.
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mostly with the folloiwing drugs\n- anti cholinergic ,\n- anti parkinsonians,\n- analgesic\n-cimetidine\n-digoxin\n-benzodiaziapines\n-antidepressants\n -illicit substances\n and also...with drawal from alcohol
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I have anxiety and I take Lexapro and Xanex for mine. They are the best that I have taken so far. I took Zoloft and Paxil, both made me feel manic and zombie like.
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Q: What will happen if I drink alcohol while taking LEXAPRO?\n\nA: Studies show that LEXAPRO does not increase the cognitive and motor effects brought on by alcohol. However, alcohol may deepen depression. Therefore, the use of alcohol with patients taking LEXAPRO is not recommended.\n\n~*~\n\nRemember, alcohol is a depressent.  I would HIGHLY recommend not taking it.  My mom drinks alcohol and takes her anti-depressants, but the alcohol cancels out the lexapro.  Don't do it man...
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My 18-yr. old son was given Lexapro, and it caused him to be so confused and delusional that we had to admit him to a psych hospital for 4 days.  He's been dignosed as bi-polar, and that may be why the Lexapro affected him so badly, it's contra-indicated for bi-polar disorder.  Scary stuff, and I've since heard from others that they've had bad experiences with the drug too.  As for your son's vision going black, the same thing happens to me if I stand up too suddenly, and it is related to blood pressure - mine has always been very low.
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Lexapro was freakin horrbile with me. I just had bad anxiety...untill my doc threw me on Lexapro...then I was suicidal and depressed. \n\nAnyhooters....I wouldn't say "the damage has been done" it was just an allergic reaction.  You will recover. Don't sweat it.
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go to webmd...thy have list of all meds.. and there uses..
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Abilify, Clozapine, Geodon, Olanzapine, Seroquel (Quetiapine), Risperdal, Zyprexa\n\nThere are different types of antipsychotic drugs, typical and atypical. Some antidepressants are also used in combination with other drugs like Fluoxetine and Olanzapine.
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Lexapro can cause some GI upset. typically diarrhea  as this can dehydrate you the dryness may cause you to feel soar. Now as Lexapro may cause some GI irritation if you already have a condition called reflux it may slightly aggravate this. This may actually be causing the soar throat from acid backing up to the throat when you sleep. Typically the GI symptoms dissipate after the first week or so.
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Here's the side effects.  My girlfriend takes lexapro and had the oh so fortunate side effect of loss of sex drive until it built up in her system, as is common with most antidepressants.  That took about a month.  There's more on the source.\n\nSIDE EFFECTS See also the Warning section. Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, increased sweating, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: changes in sexual interest/performance/satisfaction, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tremor, twitching). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: unusual or severe mental/mood changes (including rare thoughts of suicide), easy bruising/bleeding, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, seizures, changes in the amount of urine. For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist
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I HAVE BEEN TAKING LEXAPRO SINCE IT FIRST HIT THE MARKET SEVERAL YEARS AGO. iT DOESN'T MAKE ME TIRED, IN FACT i ALSO TAKE A TRANQUILIZER WITH IT FOR NERVES, PANIC AND ANXIETY ATTACKS. I DID GAIN ALOT OF WEIGHT ON IT THOUGH. HOPE I HELPED GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
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I've been on Lexapro for a little over a year. I took Wellbutrin XR briefly, but went back to the Lexapro. I plan to ween off of the medication here in a few months. It has helped tremendously. I was a mess, unable to do the basic functions of my job. I know part of it is chemical, but the medication has helped me better understand and cope with life. It is a way of living, of dealing that I will be able to continue once the medicine is gone. \n\nGood luck, sweetheart.
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My husband was taking lexapro, and I can definitely tell you he suffered major sexual side effects. Your doctor can tell you more about the side effects, but usually if you are having problems your doctor can switch meds, until you find something that works for you.