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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
That have large print, braille, or a code you scan with a smartphone to convert text to speech. If your local pharmacy doesn’t have these options, your doctor or pharmacist may be able to direct you to one that does.If you have trouble opening medication bottles, ask your pharmacist whether they can put Lexapro in an easy-open container. They also may be able to recommend tools that can make it simpler to open lids.Taking Lexapro with foodYou can take Lexapro either with or without food.Can Lexapro be crushed, split, or chewed?You may be able to split Lexapro tablets. The 10-milligram (mg) and 20-mg tablets are made so that it’s easy to split them in half. You’ll do this with your doctor’s recommendation. The 5-mg tablets are not designed to be split.Lexapro can be crushed or chewed, though the medication may taste bitter.If you have trouble swallowing Lexapro tablets, talk with your doctor. They may switch you to escitalopram solution, a generic drug.* (Lexapro is a brand-name medication that contains the active drug escitalopram. Lexapro comes as an oral tablet, while escitalopram comes in two oral forms: a tablet and a solution.)* For details about generic versions of Lexapro, see the “Lexapro generic” section above.This drug comes with several precautions. These are known as drug-condition interactions.FDA warning: Risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in certain peopleThis drug has a boxed warning. This is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A boxed warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous.Clinical trials show that antidepressants such as Lexapro can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in some people under 25 years old. The risk is highest in the first few weeks of treatment and after changes in dosage. Lexapro is not approved for use in children under 12 years old.While taking Lexapro, you should watch for changes in your mood, emotions, thoughts, and behavior. It may be helpful for your family or friends to watch you for these changes as well. If your child takes Lexapro, you should watch for these changes
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