LEXAPRO-CIPRALEX IN CANADA

Lexapro also known as (Escitalopram) and is used to treat depression.

Side effects that may occur while taking this medication includes drowsiness, increased sweating, excessive tiredness, dry mouth, increased appetite, dizziness, flu like symptoms, constipation, heartburn, stomach pain,runny nose ,upset stomach, diarrhea, changes in sex drive or ability and sneezing.

Despite the similarity of escitalopram and citalopram, preclinical as well as various clinical studies (including double-blinded studies) have shown differentiated effects of citalopram and escitalopram as well as a clinical superiority compared with a variety of other SSRIs, such as paroxetine, especially in severely depressed patients. A head-to-head comparison of escitalopram with duloxetine (Cymbalta) found escitalopram to be both more tolerable and more effective.Compared with venlafaxine and sertraline, escitalopram was shown to have similar efficacy.

One must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAOI before patient can take Lexapro. After patient stops taking Lexapro, patient should wait at least 14 days before taking an MAOI.