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Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases
Escitalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
It is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of
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Dosages of Escitalopram: Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms and Strengths
But you can crush or split 10-mg and 20-mg tablets
A fixed-dose trial of Lexapro demonstrated the effectiveness of both 10 mg and 20 mg of Lexapro, but failed to
This section describes the typical Lexapro dose
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These medicines work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day; increase if necessary after at least 1 week of treatment to 20 mg once a day
Find out how escitalopram treats depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks, and how to take it
Manufacturer advises initially 5 mg once daily for 2 weeks in mild to moderate impairment, thereafter increased to 10 mg once daily according to response; titrate dose with Escitalopram is thought to work by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in your brain
Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg; SOL: 5 mg per 5 mL major depressive disorder [7-11 yo (off-label)] Dose: 10 mg PO qd; Start: 5 mg PO qd, incr
There are several strengths of tablet available; 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg
Escitalopram contains the same active medication as citalopram
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
Some people may have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless
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Adult: 10 mg once daily, may be increased after at least 1 week to Max of 20 mg once daily depending on patient response
Adults and children 7 years of age and older—At first, 10 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken either in the morning or evening
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Escitalopram, commonly sold under the brand name Lexapro, is used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders in adults and children over the age of 12
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