Lexapro Child

Has anyone been given lexapro for a child under 12 years of age. The FDA has approved this drug for adults and children over 12 years of age. I would like some additional information from anyone who has had a child under the age of 12 use it. ## I've taken Lexapro since I was 4 years old. I've also known several people who have taken this medication and similiar antidepressants well under the age of 12. It depends on the patient's situation and what your doctor suggests is best. Most children under the age of 12 start off with a lower dosage. From ages 4-10 I took 10mg, but I was perscribed to 20mg. ## And even when it isn't approved in a certain age group, doctors are allowed to prescribe it according to their experience, but the dosage usually needs to be carefully adj...

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I've been on lexapro now for the past 3 years or so. I was abused for many years as a child, now in my early 30ies i feel it definately helps in dealing with everyday,and my many demons.one day at a time. however i am at a stage now where my husband and i would like to start a family. What can i take instead as you cannot become pregnant on lexapro. what can i switch to. i'll need something as am not strong enough with out it.Can some one please advise. ## Dear Ruby, As a psychotherapist, a holistic healer and a mother of two toddlers, I would like to respond to your comments. I don't know whether you have sought therapy for the abuse you faced in your childhood, but that's a very important place to begin. The medication can help you to function, which is important. But ...

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Hi, I am going through a very tough separation from my wife I still deeply love from the bottom of my heart. We have two little children, the thought of losing it all, the feeling of having failed at what is most important in my life has made me spiral into a deep depression. My doctor started with Lexapro 10mg once a day and Diazepam 5 mg twice a day. Since I was still having anxiety and panic attacks almost daily, my doctor put me on 20 mg of Lexapro once a day and 10 mg of Diazepam twice a day. I feel much better but the panic attacks and feeling of falling off a cliff are still happening daily. I don’t know what to do. Ask to increase the dosage? I am just starting to see a counselor, unfortunately getting someone approved by my health Insurance could see me took a few weeks. ...

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I first started having extreme anxiety after I had my first child at 24. I had postpartum depression for 2 months it was horrible I couldn't go out in public I felt dizzy all the time, confused, panicked that someone would hurt my baby, it was horrible. I took the next steps and joined forums for support and found a physiatrist for help. I was first put on Effexor and it was horrible it made me feel worse, then my Dr put me on Lexapro 10mg and by the third week my life was back in track again. I felt happy, alive and back to normal. Until I started to experience full panic attacks driving etc it was horrible my anxiety was gone but not my panic attacks, so Dr put me on 20mgs and it worked I stopped having panic attacks and weaned my self off the drug until I had self control for 7 y...

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Does anyone have information about children on lexapro. My daughter just started taking it. She is 8 years old ## um yes i take lexapro since i was 15 in it should help her alot and i am now going on 17 ## my friends taken it since he was 9 and has never had a bad experience with it. as long as her doctor has taken the correct actions in diagnosing it she'll be ok. ## My research and the Doctor that treated my child, Celexa has been found to be the best for children under 18yr.

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I am 34 years old and have been taking anti-depressants for about 3 years. I started on Lexapro, which quit working after a year and a half. While I was taking Lexapro I was experiencing horrible exhaustion (I have a disabled child and work full-time...VERY stressful), so my doctor put me on Vyvanse. She also gave me an Rx for Xanax .25mg to take as needed, which I RARELY took (usually only at night to relax). Last spring my stress level went through the roof and my doctor switched me from the Lexapro (which wasn't working anymore) to Pristiq 50mg, which was AWFUL (Horrible, vivid nightmares). I took that for one month before switching to Cymbalta 30mg. I have never liked taking the Vyvanse because it's an amphetamine. During the summer I began experiencing horrible anxiety and ...

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It is a 20 mg Lexapro, real name escitalopram ## Just to confirm, I have also identified a white oval pill with imprint F 56 as Escitalopram oxalate (20 mg). Manufacturer: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Escitalopram (trade names Nexito, Anxiset-E (India) Lexapro, Cipralex, Seroplex, Lexamil, Lexam, Entact, Losita (Bangladesh)) is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults and children over 12years of age with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Side effects of Escitalopram can include: nausea diarrhea constipation changes in libido drowsiness increased sweating dizziness heartburn stomach pain excessive tiredness dry mouth increased appetite flu-...

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My daughter was prescribed Risperidol for mood disorder. She is 30 years old and already taking Lexapro. I have heard that this drug has some adverse side effects, and I would like to know what they are. ## This drug is dangerous especially if given to a misdiagnosed patient by an eager doctor looking to fill a pharmaseutical quota and a quick fix inconsiderate of individuals responses to known side effects. RISPERDAL® (risperidone) is used for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children ages 5-17; the treatment of schizophrenia in adults; and the treatment of bipolar mania associated with Bipolar I Disorder in adults. IS THIS YOUR DAUGHTER? There are many side effects but this one scares me the most: TARDIVE DYSKINESIA (Tics). The side effect of tic...

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