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Lexapro Drug Uses

The antidepressant Lexapro is a member of the family of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro offer advantages in the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.


Forest's Last Full Quarter of Lexapro Exclusivity Meets Expectations
Toronto Star
Management raised its full-year guidance range from $3.60-$3.70 to $3.65-$3.75, but did not offer any new insight into the firm's strategy post-Lexapro's loss of exclusivity in March. We plan to increase our full-year estimates slightly, ...
This Company is Quickly Approaching the Patent CliffMotley Fool
Forest Labs profit tops Wall Street targetReuters
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Per ...MarketWatch (press release)
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New York Times (blog)

An Appointment With Dread
New York Times (blog)
Always I'd wear the protective liner of Lexapro, an antianxiety-antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), adding in a small dosage of Xanax for the light days, a stronger dosage for predictably tense situations, and heavy-flow ...

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Walgreen January Same-Store Sales Fall More Than Expected
Wall Street Journal
A generic version for Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE) cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor has already hit the market, while Plavix and Lexapro are among the drugs to lose exclusivity later this year. Though the weak flu season and wave of generic offerings are ...

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LawyersandSettlements.com Recognizes American Heart Month With Its Top 10 ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Reader interest in Prozac, Lexapro, Effexor, Celexa, Zoloft and Paxil shows continued concern surrounding pregnant women using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) drugs and potential heart birth defects. 1. Actos (Pioglitazone HCl) 2.

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India's Dr Reddy's Labs Q3 net beats f'casts on US sales
Reuters
These include Forest's Alzheimer's drug Namenda, anti-depressant Lexapro, and the blood clot drug Plavix, sold jointly by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Sanofi. Dr Reddy's formulation sales in European and Russian markets rose 14 percent and 15 percent, ...

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Middletown police reports
Middletown Journal
The theft of oxycodone, lexapro and lamictal occurred before 12:26 am from a purse in a rest room in the 3000 block of North Verity Parkway. A cost estimate was not reported. A 29-year-old Middletown man was arrested at 3:08 am at the intersection of ...



MSN Money

Forest Labs: A Ben Graham-style value
MSN Money
The company develops ethical drug products; its principal products include Lexapro, Namenda, Bystolic, Savella and Teflaro. FRX is neither a technology nor financial company, and therefore this Ben Graham value methodology is applicable.



WCPO

Ohio Governor: 45000 new jobs created in 2011
WCPO
Drugs such as Prozac, Lexapro and Luvox are used to treat severe depression and people who are bi-polar or schizophrenic. “Seventy percent of people who start on the drugs fail,” Wright said. “We, with a simple cheek swab, will help the physician ...

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Forest Beats, Ups View
Daily Markets (blog)
While Lexapro revenues increased 1.1% to $593 million, Namenda, which is approved for the treatment of moderate and severe Alzheimer's disease, delivered revenues of $340.4 million, recording year-over-year growth of 6.4%.

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CBC.ca

Certain Antidepressants May Raise Lung Risk in Newborns
WebMD
SSRIs such as Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are the most widely prescribed class of antidepressants, and millions of women in the US have used them during pregnancy. Persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns (PPHN) is a respiratory ...
Antidepressants Linked to Hypertension in BabiesABC News
Antidepressant use in pregnancy linked to newborn hypertensioneMaxHealth
Antidepressants Increase Blood Pressure in Newborns: 4 Ways Mothers Can Avoid ...International Business Times
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How Lexapro Taken

Lexapro comes as a tablet and a liquid taken it orally. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Take Lexapro exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Lexapro even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Lexapro without talking to your doctor. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.

Lexapro Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Lexapro, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, have kidney disease, suffer from seizures, or suffer from mania or have suicidal thoughts. You may not be able to take Lexapro, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Lexapro should not be taken during treatment with citalopram (Celexa). Also, if you have had an allergic reaction to citalopram (Celexa), you may also have an allergic reaction to Lexapro. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to either medication in the past. Lexapro is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Lexapro it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Lexapro passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take Lexapro without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Missed Lexapro Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Possible Lexapro Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Lexapro and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
-an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
-an irregular heartbeat or pulse;
-low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
-high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
-chills or fever. If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking Lexapro and talk to your doctor:
-headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;
-nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
-sleepiness or insomnia; or
-decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Lexapro Storage

Store Lexapro at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Lexapro Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, drowsiness, dizziness, sweating, and a fast heartbeat.

More Lexapro Information

Do not take Lexapro if you: You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any component of Lexapro.

Disclaimer

This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.

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