Lexapro Free Samples

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Lexapro, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is used to treat anxiety and depression disorders. Lexapro is a relatively expensive medication, and there is no generic version currently available. Free Lexapro samples can help new and existing patients save money on their Lexapro prescription. Forest Laboratories distributes samples of Lexapro to health care providers, who dispense the samples directly to patients who might benefit from treatment with Lexapro.



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Chemical name Escitalopram oxalate
Manufactured by Forest Laboratories, Inc.
Prescription Needed? Yes
Generic available No[1]
Brought to market August of 2002
Administration Once daily by mouth
Manufacturer phone 212.421.7850[2]
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Lexapro Samples

How to find Lexapro Samples

Lexapro Background

Lexapro is a prescription medication manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Forest Laboratories, Inc. Lexapro is primarily used to treat adults with general anxiety disorder (GAD), and adults and adolescents (12-17) with major depressive disorder.[3]

Common Lexapro side effects include, but are not limited to drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation, upset stomach, dry mouth, and sleep problems. Patients experiencing serious side effects should consult their doctor. Serious side effects include stiff and rigid muscles, high fever, sweating, tremors, vomiting, loss of appetite, hallucinations, shallow breathing, seizures, etc.[4]

How to Get Lexapro Samples

The easiest way for patients to get free Lexapro samples is by asking their doctor. Pharmaceutical representatives provide doctors with free samples of both new and existing brand name medication. If a patient's doctor does not have Lexapro, the patient can ask the doctor to contact Forest Laboratories, Inc. directly to see if samples are available.

Patients who meet certain income criteria, and who do not have prescription drug insurance, may qualify for a free three month supply of 10 mg or 20 mg Lexapro, from Forest Labs' Lexapro patient assistance program.[5]


Also See: Lexapro, Lexapro Patient Assistance Programs, Lexapro Coupons, Lexapro Side Effects,Abilify Coupons, Seroquel Coupons

References

  1. http://depression.emedtv.com/lexapro/generic-lexapro.html
  2. http://www.frx.com/contact.aspx
  3. http://www.lexapro.com/default.aspx#/scriptholder
  4. http://www.drugs.com/lexapro.html
  5. http://www.forestpharm.com/pap/



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