Lexapro
Escitalopram brand name
Lexapro is a brand name for escitalopram, an antidepressant medication in the SSRI class.
It's commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders: My doctor put me on Lexapro for my panic attacks.
Like other SSRIs, it works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
Side effects may include nausea, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction.
SSRI antidepressant medication
- SSRIAntidepressant medication class abbreviation
- antidepressantDrug treating persistent despair
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
tablet · milligrams · generic · pharmacy · refill · psychiatrist · medication · pill
Persistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
- OCDCompulsive repetition disorder
- therapyCurative mental treatment
mental health · diagnosis · symptoms · relief · remission · recovery · mood · improvement
Time needed to adapt
- brain zapsSudden neurological discontinuation sensations
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
libido · vivid dreams · dry mouth · sweating · fatigue · jitteriness · appetite · headache
Acting via serotonin
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- half-lifePeriod for fifty-percent reduction
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
metabolism · steady state · selectivity · potency · absorption · excretion · interaction · contraindication
escitalopram
SSRI antidepressant medication
- SSRIAntidepressant medication class abbreviation
- antidepressantDrug treating persistent despair
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
dosage · tablet · milligrams · generic · pharmacy · refill · psychiatrist · medication · pill · oral
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- panic disorderRecurrent unexpected fear attacks
- OCDCompulsive repetition disorder
therapy · mental health · diagnosis · symptoms · relief · remission · recovery · mood · improvement · stabilization
adjustment period
Time needed to adapt
- brain zapsSudden neurological discontinuation sensations
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
insomnia · libido · vivid dreams · dry mouth · sweating · fatigue · jitteriness · appetite · headache · dizziness
serotonergic
Acting via serotonin
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- half-lifePeriod for fifty-percent reduction
bioavailability · metabolism · steady state · selectivity · potency · absorption · excretion · interaction · contraindication · cytochrome
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- mental healthpsychiatry, psychotherapy, mental illness, psychiatrist, therapist
- Neuroactive Drugsdopamine, serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine, norepinephrine
- mood boostersantidepressants, mood stabilizers, SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs
- Psychopharmacologyantidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, benzodiazepines, SSRIs
- antidepressantsfluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram
LexaproXanax
Branded alprazolam sedative
Valium · benzodiazepines · Adderall · Ritalin · stimulants
Lexaprodepressants
Substances reducing nervous activity
alcohol · cocaine · methamphetamine · depressant · cortisol
Lexaprotalk therapy
Psychological treatment via conversation
psychotherapy · CBT · cognitive behavioral therapy · meditation · exercise therapy