Lexapro, an antidepressant already approved to treat major depression in adults, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression in children ages 12 to 17. This happened just weeks after the drug’s marker, Forest Laboratories, was charged by …
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Jesus! They’ll push Lexapro for anything, won’t they? The whole blow-up with JAMA recently was over using Lexapro to prevent depression in stroke victims.
I’m with you, two positive and two negative studoes do not make me feel good about this.
So sad, putting kids on these when there is so little evidence that it works, and so much tweaking of meds that has to go on for adults to get it right, and still not one AD out there that really works well the first time, can’t imagine putting kids through all of that.
I AGREE 100 %
Well, if you can’t get bailout money (don’t hold your breath) maybe you can just increase your market. Maybe they should try pushing it as good stuff for pets next. Nice it doesn’t require any integrity since thay have apparently lost that long ago in favor of greed.
P.S. Thanks for the quick response to this news.
Hello Dr. Grohol,
We’ve learned about the Lexapro issue through Dr. Ann Blake Tracy at DrugAwarenessDotOrg. Thanks for your report on this matter. We’ve connected our blog to yours.
It’s about money isn’t it? Celexa (citalopram) is now generic and Lexapro is not. More money can be made from Lexapro than citalopram.
Hey, I’m 14 and I take lexipro!
It isn’t that bad, but it makes my stomach hurt. It helps my major depression, which I used to be suicidal. I’m glad lexipro was approved for me, and I dont think anyone should judge it, unless they’ve been on it, or if they were kids who were on it.
just more political bs
hello, I take lexapro I am over forty and I have tried many many things to help with my anxiety. I seems to be the best for me. It even has balance my hormones somewhat. I have a son that is dealing with anxiety and I am very willing to try is so he can get some piece. It is sad society asks to much of our children and our adults. we are not all the same do not learn all the same and I am thankful for all of the differences and challenges life gives us.
WE LIVE IN A VERY SAD SOCIETY, THAT THINKS IT IS OK TO GIVE OUR CHILDREN DRUGS THAT HAVE SUCH DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS,WHEN TRUTH IS WE NEED TO TAKE TIME TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS VERSES JUST PUT THEM ON DRUGS SO WE DONT HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT. I AM SO ASHAMED OF OUR SOCIETY AND THE DRUG PROBLEMS !!! AND WHO’S TO BLAME ?? WE FORCE IT ON THEM WHEN THEY ARE TO YOUNG TO HAVE A CHOICE. A VERY UPSET GRANDMOTHER!!!!
I am over 40 and have been taking Lexapro for several years. It has helped me tremendously and the only real side-effect I seem to have is dry mouth. My daughter (13) just started taking it about a year ago and it seems to have helped her quite a bit as well. We keep an eye on her for any symptoms and address that with her doctor.
In the meantime, I need to say that I never wanted to put my kids on medication and only did it reluctantly when we just weren’t able to get through to them. My understanding from talking with our counselor is that the medication helps to keep the anxiety and depression in check so that she is more open to receiving help. For the longest time she fought even going to the counselor – said she didn’t get anything out of the sessions. After being on meds she is now more relaxed and happier and is actually getting a lot out of the counseling sessions. We are looking forward to the day when she no longer needs the meds but for now, it helps. We have not abandonded her to the drugs thinking they are the remedy to her problems…they are a tool to keep emotions in check so we can get to the bottom of the problems.