How to Get Escitalopram (Lexapro) Prescribed?

 

Escitalopram (Lexapro) is a pharmaceutical drug in the class of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRIs) antidepressant drugs. It is different from Xanax (a benzodiazepine), although they can sometimes be prescribed together. Escitalopram (Lexapro) has these tried, tested, and other incidental uses:

• Treating major depression
• Treating anxiety
• Unofficially it is an insomniac relief
• Vasomotor, an unofficial menopause-related symptom relief
• Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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How and Why to Get Escitalopram (Lexapro) Prescribed?

Although accessing Escitalopram (Lexapro) is possible without a prescription, it is vital that you get a prescription before using it. The reason being, one of Escitalopram’s (Lexapro) side effects is that it can trigger dangerous suicidal thoughts.

 Here is how you can get its prescription:

• Online, after you book an appointment, fill a form, attend a virtual video interview with your physician, with a view of securing a prescription.
• Physically after a visit to your doctor, whether personal or family. You need to express your opinion on why you think that you need the prescription. Your doctor then evaluates the proper dosage for you and explores the Escitalopram (Lexapro) drug interactions most suitable for you.

Why to get Escitalopram (Lexapro) prescription question is best answered as follows. Doctors prescribe Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage for the treatment of mental health issues. It would be best if you considered getting a prescription for any underlying psychological disorder. Although Escitalopram (Lexapro) has other uses, never use the drug unless under a doctor’s prescription.

 

 

What Is Escitalopram (Lexapro) Used for?

Besides the uses as mentioned earlier, Escitalopram (Lexapro) can either be used alone or combined with other drugs to help you cure any one of the above-mentioned or all of the following health conditions:

• Loss of weight
• Liver diseases
• Renal failure
• Mania
• Boosts platelet functionality
• Treats seizures
• Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)

 

What Are the Side Effects of Escitalopram (Lexapro)?

Different people react to medication differently. You should always consult your doctor before, during, and after to know your suitable Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage. Although Escitalopram (Lexapro) takes up to a week to act, the following are its most common side effects:

• Increased risk of hemorrhaging
• You may feel nauseated
• Migraines
• Hallucinations
• Dry mouth
• Diarrhea
• Grinding teeth
• Nervousness
• Low sex drive
• Restlessness
• Insomniac tendencies

The above list is by no means exhaustive. This is attributed to the fact that the other Escitalopram (Lexapro) side effects manifest themselves when they interact with other drugs. Therefore, you should consult your doctor on how long you should take your Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage.

Knowing the correct usage duration protects you from getting addicted to the drug. In addition, the withdrawal symptoms of Escitalopram (Lexapro) include:

• Feeling easily irritable
• Feeling nauseated
• Feeling dizzy
• Vomiting
• Itchy, tingling sensation on the skin
• Incessant headaches
• Nightmares

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) Dosage

The typical Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage is that it should be taken once a day – whether with food or pharmaceutical interactions. Note that the Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosages come both in solid (5 – 20 mg tablets) and a 5ml liquid oral solution. Your doctor would be then deciding on the right Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage for your ailment.

The Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage varies according to your health condition and also depending on the substances that you choose to use Escitalopram (Lexapro) with. Different ailments require different Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosages, as you can see below:

• For Anxiety, whether generalized or acute, the ideal Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage is 10 mg per day but it can be progressively increased to approximately 20 mg dose daily. The same applies to depression and OCD.
• Insomniac relief from Escitalopram (Lexapro) prescription despite being an off-label use requires daily Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage of 5-20 mg over a two-month period.
• Panic disorders and vasomotor symptoms require respective Escitalopram (Lexapro) daily dosage of 5-10mgs over a two-month period. 10-20 mg daily Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosage for a month suffices for the latter.

 

 

Escitalopram (Lexapro) Drug Interactions 

As earlier hinted, your Escitalopram (Lexapro) prescription can be integrated with other substances like food and pharmaceuticals. For pharmaceutical interactions alone, there are over 1000 known drug interactions with Escitalopram (Lexapro). An approximate number of 247 drug interactions are major ones, 355 of the Escitalopram (Lexapro) drug interactions being moderate whilst 43 are minor ones.

Even though Xanax is not the same as Escitalopram (Lexapro), it is known to interact with Escitalopram (Lexapro). Other common Escitalopram (Lexapro) drug interactions include but are not limited to:

• Amantadine, when combined with Escitalopram (Lexapro), increases the risk of severe serotonin syndrome. The same applies to Capsaicin, Cannabidiol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzphetamine, Almotriptan, and Alfentanil drug interactions with Escitalopram (Lexapro).
• Aminophenazone, when combined with Escitalopram (Lexapro), increases its Escitalopram (Lexapro) serum concentration. The same applies to Cabergoline, Bupivacaine, Bepridil, Betaxolol, Algoliptin, whose serum concentration increases when combined with Escitalopram (Lexapro).

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Takeaway

There are so many drug interactions of Escitalopram (Lexapro) that can in no way be examined in one write-up. What is essential is to get an Escitalopram (Lexapro) prescription. Additionally, ensure that you consult with a qualified doctor in the event that you want to do any Escitalopram (Lexapro) – drug interactions. As a caution, Escitalopram (Lexapro) can be interacted with any type of food but not with alcohol.

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