Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking lexapro as follows: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set reminders on your phone, one 10 days ahead, the next a week ahead, and then every day, before you run out of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lexapro as follows: Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Lexapro use, especially along with other antidepressants acting on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lexapro as follows: Lexapro carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias. Individuals with cardiac arrhythmias can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath, and can lead to severe debility and death. Lexapro is contraindicated or cautiously administered in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias. Lexapro can also interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, other antidepressants, and antipsychotic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lexapro as follows: Do not take lexapro, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of lexapro or any other medications belonging to the same group as lexapro, such as, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and sertraline. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of lexapro. Lexapro can interact with a number of other medications and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Lexapro as follows: Serotonin syndrome                                                                          Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Lexapro use, especially along with a [...]