Effective Control of Symptoms
Lexapro has been proven to be an effective treatment for
depression. In controlled
studies, Lexapro significantly
improved the symptoms of depression for many patients.
In clinical trials in depression, the number of people who stopped taking their
medicine due to side effects was about the same for people taking
Lexapro at 10 mg per day as it was for placebo (sugar pill).
Medicines can sometimes work differently in different people.
That's why it is not unusual for doctors to recommend that their patients
change medicines to get better relief of their symptoms. Forest Laboratories does not recommend that patients who are well controlled on their current antidepressant therapy be switched.
Remember, it is important to take your medicine for as long as your healthcare
professional advises, even if you start feeling better. Otherwise
your symptoms could return or worsen. Full recovery takes time.
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