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escitalopram oxalate, Who is this for, DrugDigest.org:"escitalopram oxalate, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. This medication may sometimes be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information."
Expresscripts.com
Burstyn, Lance
521 Alton Rd #208, Miami Beach, FL 33140, US
http://www.drugdigest.org/

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Lexapro, Possible side effects, Drugstore.com:"SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience increased sweating, unusual fatigue, changes in sexual ability/interest. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience stomach pain, vision changes, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, uncontrolled movements (tremors), chest pain, unusual or severe mental/mood changes, muscle cramps, restlessness, seizures, painful or prolonged erection, or change in amount of urine. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist."
DrugStore.com
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1-800-378-4786
http://www.drugstore.com/

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escitalopram oxalate, If you miss a dose, Genesis Health System:"If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose."
Genesis Health System
1227 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA 52803
563-421-1000
http://www.genesishealth.com/

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Lexapro, Most important fact about this drug, HealthSquare.com:"Do not take Lexapro for 2 weeks before or after taking any drug classified as an MAO inhibitor. Drugs in this category include the antidepressants Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate. Combining these drugs with Lexapro can cause serious and even fatal reactions marked by such symptoms as fever, rigidity, twitching, and agitation leading to delirium and coma."
New Media Systems, LLC
Jefferson Square Building 621 Shrewsbury Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone (732) 212-9191 Fax (732) 212-1260
http://www.healthsquare.com/

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escitalopram oxalate, Drug Class and Mechanism, MedicineNet.com:"escitalopram oxalate is an oral drug that is used for treating depression. It is an antidepressant. It works by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, the chemical messengers that nerves use to communicate with one another. Neurotransmitters are made and released by nerves and then travel to other nearby nerves where they attach to receptors on the nerves. Some neurotransmitters that are released do not bind to receptors and are taken up by the nerves that produced them. This is referred to as "reuptake."

Many experts believe that an imbalance of neurotransmitters is the cause of depression. escitalopram oxalate prevents the reuptake of one neurotransmitter, serotonin, by nerves, an action which results in more serotonin in the brain to attach to receptors. Chemically, escitalopram oxalate is very similar to citalopram . Both are in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class that also includes fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline (Zoloft)."
MedicineNet, Inc.
903 Calle Amanecer, Suite 300 San Clemente, CA 92673
Telephone: 949.940.6500 Fax: 949.940.1094, smartservice@medicinenet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/

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escitalopram oxalate (Systemic), Pregnancy, MEDLINEplus:"Studies have not been done in pregnant women. However, studies in animals in medicines similar to this one have shown that it may cause decreased survival rates and slowed growth in offspring when given to the mother in doses many times higher than the usual human dose. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding-It is not known whether escitalopram oxalate passes into breast milk. A similar drug has been found to pass into breast milk and it may cause unwanted effects, such as drowsiness, decreased feeding, and weight loss in the breast-fed baby. It may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor.

Children-Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of escitalopram oxalate in children with use in other age groups."
U.S. National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894
custserv@nlm.nih.gov
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

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escitalopram oxalate oxalate, Indications, RxList.com:"Lexapro™ (escitalopram oxalate) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

The efficacy of Lexapro™ in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established, in part, on the basis of extrapolation from the established effectiveness of racemic citalopram, of which escitalopram oxalate is the active isomer. In addition, the efficacy of escitalopram oxalate was shown in an 8-week controlled trial of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the DSM-IV category of major depressive disorder (see Clinical Pharmacology ).

Amajor depressive episode (DSM-IV) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation."
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escitalopram oxalate, What special precautions should I follow, SafeMedication.com:"Before taking escitalopram oxalate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to escitalopram oxalate, citalopram (Celexa), or any other medications. Do not take escitalopram oxalate if you are taking an MAO inhibitor such as phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate) or have stopped taking them in the last 2 weeks. You should know that escitalopram oxalate is very similar to another SSRI, citalopram (Celexa). You should not take these two medications together. Tell your doctor or pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antihistamines; carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); ketoconazole (Sporanox); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithotabs); medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); other antidepressants such as desipramine (Norpramin); sedatives; sleeping pills; sumatriptan (Imitrex); and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had bipolar disorder; seizures; or liver, kidney, thyroid, or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking escitalopram oxalate, call your doctor. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking escitalopram.oxalate. You should know that escitalopram oxalate may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication."
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
7272 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-3000
http://www.safemedication.com/

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escitalopram oxalate, What is the most important information I should know about escitalopram oxalate, Web Md Health:"Do not stop taking escitalopram oxalate without first talking to your doctor. It may take several weeks for you to start feeling better.

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. escitalopram oxalate may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.

Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking escitalopram oxalate or affect your condition.
WebMD
1175 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361.
212-624-3700service@webmd.net
http://my.webmd.com/content/drugs/

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escitalopram oxalate (Systemic), Proper Use of This Medicine, Yahoo Health:"Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor to help your condition as much as possible. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

escitalopram oxalate may be taken with or without food on a full or empty stomach. If your doctor tells you to take it a certain way, follow your doctor's instructions.

You may have to take escitalopram oxalate for 1 to 4 weeks before you begin to feel better. Do not stop taking this medication without checking first with your doctor."
Yahoo! Inc.
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Phone (408) 349-3300 Fax (408) 349-3301
http://www.yahoo.com/

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