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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
This means it takes about 27 to 32 hours for your body to get rid of half of a dose of Lexapro.If you have more questions about this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.If you have depression, your doctor may prescribe Lexapro for you. It’s used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and children ages 12 years and older.With MDD, you have long lasting or intense feelings of sadness, which may affect your daily life. For example, you may lose interest in activities you used to enjoy.Symptoms of MDD can include:loss of appetiterestlessness or irritabilityfatigue (low energy)difficulty concentrating or making decisionsLexapro is a kind of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in your brain. This helps to ease symptoms of MDD by improving emotions and mood.For more information about Lexapro’s use for anxiety, see “Is Lexapro used for anxiety?” just above.Some important things to discuss with your doctor when considering treatment with Lexapro include:other medications you takeany medical conditions you may haveyour overall healthThese and other factors are described below.InteractionsTaking a medication with certain vaccines, foods, and other things can affect how the medication works. These effects are called interactions.Before taking Lexapro, be sure to tell your doctor about all drugs you take, including prescription and over-the-counter kinds. Also describe any vitamins, herbs, or supplements you use. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you about any interactions these items may cause with Lexapro.For information about
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