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Abstract
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
The drugs are tied to reduced signs of Alzheimer's disease
Escitalopram vs
What is escitalopram oral tablet? If you have depression or anxiety, your doctor may prescribe
What is escitalopram? Escitalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective
contraindicated w/in 14 days of phenelzine or escitalopram use: combo may incr
This includes information on what the medication is for, how to take it, possible side effects and safety information
If you only remember during the night or the next day, leave out the missed dose and carry on as usual
Like all medicines, escitalopram can cause side effects in some people, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones
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However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day
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Escitalopram is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents at least 12 years old
These work by increasing levels of a mood-enhancing chemical in your brain called serotonin
Escitalopram oxalate (S-citalopram, Lexapro), a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor antidepressant which is the S-enantiomer of citalopram, is in clinical development worldwide for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders
Like Zoloft (sertraline), it is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that was introduced in the late 1980s
These include suicidal thoughts or behaviors, abnormal bleeding, and serotonin syndrome
The way to take this medicine is: Oral
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional
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It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness Systematic evaluation of continuing Escitalopram 10 or 20 mg/day in adults patients with major depressive disorder who responded while taking Escitalopram during an 8-week, acute-treatment phase demonstrated a benefit of such maintenance treatment [see Clinical Studies ( 14
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