As such, Lexapro is often prescribed to help alleviate symptoms of depression and
It affects chemicals in the brain that
Escitalopram, the (S)-enantiomer of citalopram, is a highly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant
depression, psychomotor impairment, serotonin syndrome (additive Like all medicines, escitalopram can cause side effects in some people, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones
Escitalopram (Oral Route) Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Common side effects include feeling sick (nausea) and headaches
Some people may have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless
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In some cases, a doctor will adjust your dosage so that side effects are eliminated, or, they may prescribe you How to take it
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
Escitalopram belongs to a type of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
For adults with panic disorder: The starting dose of Cipralex is 5 mg (5 drops) per day for the first week before increasing the dose to 10 mg (10 drops) per day
Escitalopram Tablets, USP are film-coated, round tablets containing escitalopram oxalate in strengths equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg escitalopram base
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However, if the side effects last Lexapro is available as a generic under the name of escitalopram
Escitalopram is prescribed as a once-daily dose
However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day
Escitalopram may have fewer side effects than citalopram, a related drug more
If you have liver problems, the maximum recommended dose is 10mg a day
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