Lexapro being a highly efficient antidepressant is a notable member of the family of medications and is known as serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. This medicine being available in both form of lexapro pills and lexapro tablets treats depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Being available in both tablet and liquid forms it is to be taken orally. In general it is advised to take once daily and may be taken with or without food. However, if the dose gets missed take it as soon as you remember. But if it is the time for the next dose skip it and maintain the discipline.

Never attempt to take a double dose, if you are not advised by the doctor. Now, if you are feeling well continue to take Lexapro since through taking for a few weeks at a stretch its effect is felt. But be candid in informing your doctor whether you have liver disease, kidney disease, or do suffer from seizures, mania or even have suicidal thoughts. In that case you will not be able to take Lexapro, and do require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Again, if you are having Celexa, Lexapro is not recommended. The chief reason being if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), there is every possibility that there will be an allergic reaction to Lexapro.

  Now, if you are pregnant, you are best advised not to take lexapro without consulting the doctor. By any means if lexapro passes into the breast milk it is going to affect a nursing infant. Again, remember not to use lexapro if you are breast-feeding a baby without first talking to your doctor. Moreover, if you ever experience any lexapro side effects like any allergic reaction, high blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, sleepiness or insomnia, decreased sex drive, impotence stop taking lexapro immediately and consult the doctor.