http://www.pdrhealth.com/drugs/rx/rx-mono.aspx?contentFileName=lex1642.html&contentName=Lexapro&contentId=438
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/medications_depression.htm
As in singapore there are developed details talking about anti depressant tablets .
Above 2 websites are good for those taking anti depressed tablets.
Antidepressant medicines, like Lexapro, may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, and young adults when the medicine is first started. Depression and other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions. People with bipolar disorder or who have a family history of this condition (also called manic-depressive illness) are at a greater risk. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any changes, especially sudden ones, in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings. Signs to watch for include new or worsening depression, new or worsening anxiety, agitation, insomnia, hostility, panic attacks, restlessness, extreme hyperactivity, and suicidal thinking or behavior. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is first started or when the dose is changed.
Lexapro may cause a severe, possibly life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome-like reactions. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: agitation, hallucinations, coma, fast heart beat, changes in blood pressure, increased body temperature, lack of coordination, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Do not stop taking Lexapro without first talking with your doctor as this can cause serious side effects.
Lexapro may cause a condition called hyponatremia, or low blood sodium levels. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: headache, difficulty concentrating, confusion, weakness, unsteadiness, hallucinations, falls, or seizures.
Lexapro may increase your risk of bleeding. Do not take Lexapro with aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or blood-thinners (such as warfarin).
Lexapro may cause drowsiness and affect your mental and motor skills so do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Lexapro will affect you. Avoid alcohol while taking Lexapro as it can worsen these side effects.
Lexapro should never be combined with MAOIs, a class of drugs used to treat depression, psychiatric or emotional disorders, or Parkinson's disease. Lexapro and MAOIs should not be taken together or within 14 days of each other. Combining these drugs with Lexapro can cause serious and even fatal reactions such as high body temperature, muscle rigidity, twitching, and agitation, leading to delirium and coma.
Do not suddenly stop taking Lexapro without talking to your doctor first as this can cause serious side effects.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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