Lexapro 20 mg

The mood disorders Depression and anxiety affect people’s day-to-day activities. Due to anxiety, a person feels nervousness, and worry that lead to death. Depression may reduce energy and make the feeling of hopelessness, sadness, etc. To treat these mood disorders people use Lexapro medicine. Lexapro 20 mg is an FDA-approved medication for patients older than 7 years.

Lexapro is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) drug class. It is responsible for the reuptake of serotonin neurotransmitters in the brain.

Uses of Lexapro 20 mg Medicine:

Lexapro is used to treat the following disorders-

Primary uses:-

Major Depressive Disorder –

It can be characterized by continuous depressed mood or loss of interest while doing daily life activities, even when it comes to the most important tasks as if you were not dealing with them at all.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder –

A mental health disorder may arise at any time and at any age. It will have the lengthy, intense anxiety with a potential to prevent someone from doing normal life activities.

The drug contains Escitalopram (Escitalopram Oxalate), an effective medication used off-label for a wider range of treatments.

Off-label uses:-

• Social anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

On the other hand, these uses are not backed up or endorsed by the FDA, and even by any credible health organization. Medical monitoring is the only way to stay safe if an individual is taking this medicine for off-label uses.

Dose of Lexapro:

Lexapro is available in the market as oral tablets with scored surface and oral solutions. A patient with anxiety can take it with or without food.
The other common dosage strengths of Lexapro are:

• Lexapro 5 mg
• Lexapro 10 mg
• Lexapro 1 mg/ml (Oral Solution)

Dose For Major Depressive Disorder (MDD):

Adult Patients –

A doctor can recommend taking Lexapro 10 mg as an initial dose. It can be increased from 10 mg to 20mg for a week. Dosage administration can be adjusted after examining the patient’s response to the drug’s effects and tolerability.

Pediatric Patients –

The physician can start with a lower dose of 10 mg a day for pediatric patients above twelve years of age. The dosage can be taken once. After a medical checkup of the patient, the doctor can increase the dosage to Lexapro 20 mg for at least 3 weeks.

Dose for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):

Adult Patients –

Lexapro 10 mg administered daily in a single dose is a recommended initial dose. It can be increased to 20 mg a day, a week after a clinical checkup from a qualified healthcare expert.

Pediatric Patients –

The minimum acceptable dose for patients above 7 years of age is 10 mg per day. After a medical administration, the dose can be adjusted to a maximum of 20 mg per day for 2 weeks.

Side Effects of 20 mg Lexapro Drug:

• Discontinuation syndrome
• Muscle cramps
• Sore throat
• Serotonin syndrome
• Headache
• Confusion
• Hives
• Impotence
• Loss of sexual desire
• Severe tiredness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Abdominal pain
• Suicidal thoughts
• Fever
• Bloating
• Hyponatremia
• Seizures
• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Hypomania

Precautions:

• Lexapro 20 mg medication must be recommended by a registered healthcare professional only.
• The consumption of alcohol must be avoided while using this drug.
• Do not disclose your dosage and instructions to others.
• It is important to share medical history during the medical consultation, it can help lower the possible risks of Lexapro 20 mg.