Tag archives for Lexapro
SSRIs. Forest Laboratories
Posted By Kelly On Friday, May 21st 2010 under: SSRIs Tags: Celexa, Lexapro
Definition of Depression
A diagnosis of major depressive disorder is made if an individual has five or more of the following symptoms during the same two-week period. The symptoms may vary from person to person but often include:
a persistent sad mood
loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed
significant change in appetite or body weight
difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
physical slowing or agitation
loss of energy
feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt
difficulty thinking ... Read More
Currently Taking Lexapro
Posted By Kelly On Tuesday, May 18th 2010 under: Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) Tags: Lexapro
If you've already been prescribed LEXAPRO, you've taken the all-important first step toward improving your depression.
Now you may be wondering what to expect from treatment with LEXAPRO and what you can do to get the best results.
What to expect from LEXAPRO treatment
With LEXAPRO, many patients begin to feel improvement in their depression beginning in 1 or 2 weeks, although full antidepressant effect may take 4 to 6 weeks.
To get the ... Read More
Lexapro: the Process of Treatment
Posted By Kelly On Friday, May 14th 2010 under: Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate) Tags: Lexapro
Fortunately, it's very easy to seek treatment for depression today. And in most cases, treatment with medications like LEXAPRO can effectively restore quality and enjoyment to the life of the person with depression. Here are 3 easy steps to follow if you think you or someone you care about may be suffering from depression.
First: Recognize the symptoms
The first step in solving any problem is recognizing that one exists. Depression is ... Read More
