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If you experience symptoms of depression or generalized anxiety disorder, your healthcare provider may prescribe Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate). As part of a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Lexapro works by affecting a specific chemical within the brain known as serotonin. This medication comes in tablet and liquid form and is usually taken once a day. Seek immediate medical attention if you overdose on Lexapro. Symptoms of a Lexapro overdose can include vomiting, seizures, and an irregular heart rhythm.
 
(Click Lexapro for the full eMedTV article. This article takes a detailed look at Lexapro dosing, side effects, and available strengths -- as well as some conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take the medicine.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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