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shaestarr
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Need Hales info
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 Thu, 03-27-2003 - 8:15am
Could someone give me info on Lexapro? It is a SSRI.

Shanna

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cl_marielaveaux
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 Thu, 03-27-2003 - 8:32am
Lexapro is is an antidepressant that is the newest member of the family of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). LEXAPRO was developed by isolating a part of the CELEXATM (citalopram HBr) molecule, known as an isomer. Lexapro is newer, and not in Hale's 2002 book, but since it is based on Celexa, here is info on that for you:

http://www.kellymom.com/meds/antidepressants-hale10-02.html

Zoloft, according to many bf experts, is the best choice of antidepressants in bf moms.

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lisa101900
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 Thu, 03-27-2003 - 9:19am
My husband was taking it short term for depression associated with angina. It didn't seem to help him and the side effects were not so great. Here is a quote from the Lexapro homepage and then a link to the homepage and to the FDA pamphlet on it.

good luck in getting the info you need.

Lisa



"The most common side effects reported with LEXAPRO vs. placebo were nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, somnolence, increased sweating, and fatigue. LEXAPRO is contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or in patients with a hypersensitivity to escitalopram oxalate or any of the ingredients in LEXAPRO. As with other SSRIs, caution is indicated in the coadministration of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) with LEXAPRO."


http://www.lexapro.com/home/default.asp (Main Homepage)

http://www.lexapro.com/pdfs/lexapro_pi.pdf (FDA information)

kiwi0810
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Registered: 03-25-2003
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 Fri, 03-28-2003 - 6:44am
Hmmm, this one isn't available in Australia yet. Worth keeping an eye out for it. Citalopram is pretty good especially if liver problems are a potential consideration. I would expect this one to be as, if not more, friendly than citalopram. The question is, does it work?!
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lisa101900
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 Fri, 03-28-2003 - 7:14pm
Didn't help him a bit. Supposedly it's great, but he didn't feel any better. BUT things work differently for various people.

Lisa

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