What Is Escitalopram Used For

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Escitalopram, sold under the brand names Cipralex and Lexapro, among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.[2] Escitalopram is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] It is available commercially exclusively as the oxalate salt. Common side effects include trouble sleeping, nausea, sexual problems, and feeling tired.[2&a...

I am on Lexamil escitalopram 10mg, ## Good day, My wife is on Lexamil escitalopram 10mg in the day and on Zopax 1.0mg at night. Can she use any alcohol with this tablets. ## Hi am on lexamil 10 mg for nearly 5 yrs. How can I do now to stop taking it ## Escitalopram is an antidepressant that is used to treat various types of mental health disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight changes. Leon, no she should not drink alcoholic beverages while taking these medications. Shamimah, a slow taper would be best and your doctor should be able to help you discover what schedule is best for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the proper way to get off Escialopram 10MG after taking it for 3 weeks? I am 81 years old. ## There really shouldn't be any major difficulties if you've only been taking it for 3 weeks and at such a low dosage. Maybe some minor withdrawal symptoms, but that's about it. Learn more Escitalopram details here. Are you experiencing bad side effects from it? You should double check this information, for your own health and safety. ## Thanks. I agree with your statement. Ben ## I have here a small white oval pill printed with ESC 10 on one side, but nothing on the other side. Is this a real Escitalopram? ## Come off of it very! Slowly and carefully. You don't want withdrawal symptoms which is terrible. Good Luck. Speak to your doctor as well.

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have bin told 4 my bi polar/post t s wud be efective but only wiv a mood stabilizer. all of these seem to turn me in to a fat slug! shud i take it on it's own??? shud i take a 20 dose wivout a mood stabizer as they all seem to pork me rite up and now that's depressing ## CELEXA isn't the weight gainer, I said before, the key is the doctor *, I have had drs ask me what I would like to be on! Time to go! When I admitted myself in the hospital in 94, they educated us, RESEARCH, everything, In a library, MED. Encyclopedia, I the drugs, the doctor online, I do that, for every drug put medical/ In front of a drug, I n u will get the Dr explanation most likely. Remember, u don't have to be intimidated into staying with a Dr that just doesn't feel right. Adele

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What Is Lexamil Used For ? My girlfriend is rejecting me and wants to be alone . What is the side effects ? ## Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, it is an antidepressant and it may cause a loss of libido as a side effect. Learn more PCOS details here. If it is causing that much of a problem, she should talk to her doctor, this just may not be the right medication for her. Are there any other comments or questions?

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MY DR SND INSURANCE CO, SAY THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR LEXAPRO..I READ ONLINE THAT ESIPRAM OR EXIPRAM IS THE GENERIC FOR LEXAPRO MADE BY SAME COMPANY...WHAT IS GOING ON..IS IT REALLY AVAILABLE IN THE USA..LEXAPRO DOES NOT GO OF PATENT TIL 2012 ## Escitalopram is the active ingredient in Lexapro, which is traditionally used as the name for the generic medication when it is available, however, your insurance company and doctor are correct, it is NOT available, yet. ## Esipram does exist! I've used it before and it is just as effective as Lexapro. Its definately available in Australia. If its true that Lexparo loses its patent in 2012 then there wouldn't be generics of escitalopram available as there has been in the last couple of years. ## I take random drug panels for divorce/cus...

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white, round, 20mg tablets. Depression?? ## just was given cipralex to try for depression and anxiety - been on zoloft, effexor then prestiq - just wondered if anyone has had any good results ## I have been taking Lexam for approx 4 mths and found it to be far better than Zoloft or the mulitude of others I've been put on in the past. As I'm single I can't comment on any issues with Libido, something that it definitely affected by Zoloft, but I can say that it definitely makes it easier to get up each day. I sleep less (unlike when on Endep) and have more energy than before. I've had no issues with weight gain for once. If anything I've lost a little because I'm not gorging myself with comfort foods. I hope it works as well for you. ## Escitalopram is used to trea...

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antidepressant ## Escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dry mouth. Read more: Do you have any questions? ## I did not get my periods this month and 2 months ago I had depression and it was discovered that i have low astrogen level lessthan 35%. and they putme on Lexamil 25mg and wellburtinXL 300 can this be the cause for not menstruating

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Started taking Trintillex. Had bad side effects and stopped too fast which caused withdrawal. Now my Dr. has prescribed Escitalopram 5 mg. How long does this take to start working? Or is Zoloft 5mg better to start taking? Thanks so much. ## Zoloft is for middle aged women going through menopause It depresses young adults and seniors ## Iam waiting for a response regarding my questions about is Zoloft better or Lexapro which is escitalipram. ## Joni, which one may help you the most depends on the specific symptoms being treated, as well as any health conditions you may have, and other medications you may be taking, so it is best to try the one that your doctor has recommended. For example, since Sertraline can cause weight gain, and Fluoxetine(Prozac) usually doesn't, my husband woul...

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I took 80mg brand name Lexapro for several years and it was a great experience. I had no adverse side effects besides it keeping me a bit more on the manic side, but i liked that. Dare i say i felt as close to happy as i ever had. During some difficult financial times my doc suggested i try the much cheaper Celexa (citalopram) which he claimed was absolutely interchangeable with Lexapro. It wasn't. It didn't do a godamn thing for me. I gave it a couple months then asked for my Lexapro back, but again decided to go the cheaper route and get the generic. What a nightmare! Within the hour after ingesting 20mg of escitalopram i became violently ill. It creeped up with dizziness and a rapidly increasing heart rate, which got worse and worse until my heart was throbbing inside of my c...

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I have been on Escitalopram 20mg for a little over a year. Now I am tapering off. Cut back to 10mg. My entire body is in pain. I have extreme headaches. I am nauseous and have very little appetite. I am tired, anxious and depressed. Is this normal? Especially the body pain. It's like If I am soar from head to toe. Help? ## Yes, those types of things can happen with such an abrupt lowering of your dosage. Rather than lowering so suddenly by half, usually it's normal to lower it very gradually, while having the person skip doses. What are you taking it to treat? ## Verwon I am taking it for Anxiety and depression. Mainly for depression since I am already taking Klonopin for anxiety. I am starting to feel better now but wow was it really painful physical and mentally. The body ache...

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Would taking two of the IG250 (10mg) escitalopram be okay? What are the side effects of doing so, etc.? I just want to know if this is safe? I've been so much more anxious! ## It can be taken in doses up to 20mgs, but you shouldn't adjust your dosage, without your doctor's approval. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have bad anxiety whereas my hands and neck are trembling, plus I have always felt tired and have low confidence. My doctor advised me to take Escitalopram and Clozel-beta. Will this help? ## The Lexapro (escitalopram) may work for your anxiety but you'll have to take it for nearly a month to see if it has any therapeutic effects. Being that it's an anti-depressant it would also likely improve your self esteem. These SSRI medications are often hit and miss (meaning they work for some people but not others). They are generally the first line treatment in the psychiatric field for anxiety. The Clozel-Beta is a clonazepam .5 mg and Propranolol 20 mg formulation. The clonazepam is a benzodiazepine which should immediately provide relief for your anxiety and associated symptoms. The...

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I have been on Excitalopram for about a little over a year. I was feeling tired but I could not sleep at nights or take napes because my mind was thinking and thinking and i was restless and I could not stop shacking my legs because of the restlessness. All this even though I was exercising 5 days a week. I thought I was over doing it but then I took a break for two weeks and it did not help. I felt more anxious and angry as well as mood swings at times. Please help? ## Hello, Bean! How are you? Sometimes these medications can have the opposite of their intended effect in some people that take them. You'll likely need to try a different drug, because if such side effects haven't stopped by now, then they aren't going to. When are you seeing your doctor again to discuss the i...

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When shud we take Etizolam & Escitalopram Tablets and is it a sleeping pill? ## I have gone through angioplasty about 70 days ago .I was advised tab risovas and tab deplate a 150 ,and Etizolam and ascitolapram.I have come to know that theetizolam and ascitolapram is given to persons who are suffering with stress and tension .I want to know why this last drug was advised ,when i have no mental disorder ,tension or any type of stress.Please reply in detail ## @josephine F, Based on my research, Etizolam possesses sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties and is indicated as a short-term treatment of insomnia. It's not classified as a sleeping pill, but is prescribed for that purpose..but not as a long term form of treatment. This medication should be taken with food. Escita...

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i need to know what miniplus is,and the reason for using it. ## i wanted to know about stalopam mini plus 5mg medicene why it is taken? ## Stalopam Mini Plus is listed as containing the antidepressant Escitalopram and the Benzodiazepine Clonazepam, it is used to treat various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety and nervous disorders. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and headache. More details: Are there any other questions? ## I have gone through ad. for Gelixer® CollagenPep™ but fails to understand how said suppliment will dovelope the cartlige of knee. Can you reply.

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Iam using stalopam every night...I want to know for what purpose iam using this?? ## Stalopam contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## side effects stalopam plus ## Doctor prescribed Pariet 20 mg , but pharmacy given Veloz-20, can I use it ## what is the long term effect of levitam 500 mg?Is it useful after brain stroke and paralysis?

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I started 6weeks ago, for anxiety and depression. Just 5 mg knocked me flat, but after a week i was on 10 mg and able to get out of bed. After another week things had improved all round, and by three weeks i was feeling good, actually happy. I had agreed to stay on this drug for a year or so, but got really pissed off that it prevented me from ever having orgasms, so decided to quit without asking my dr....too embarrassing to explain. Am phasing it out very slowly now because of scary stories, had a couple of bad headaches and brain zaps, but so far better than getting onto it! Will drop from 5 mg to 2.5 for a week next. It sure helped me, but this is all too much drama, next time i will pop a couple of valium rather! ## Don't go off of it my friend without Dr. advice. I was on 10mg...

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Hi I've been taking lorazepam for anxiety and major depression for about 2 months. Now my doctor prescribed me escitalopram 10 mg in the morning and 10mg ubanol at night but I still can't sleep. Can I go back to Lorazepam? ## How long have you been taking the new medications? If you abruptly switched from the Lorazepam to the Escitalopram, and Urbanol, you may be dealing with some withdrawal effects, and it could take some time for them to taper off, so you get the full effect of the new medications. Escitalopram may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, mood changes, and weight changes, according to FDA reports. Ref: Medline Plus Escitalopram Urbanol contains the active ingredient Clobazam, The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and m...

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I NEED TO KNOW WHO MADE THE ESCITALOPRAM LOT#30 39120 AND I AM WONDERING IF IT MAY NOT BE UP TO PAR THANKS ## Hi, Kenneth! How are you? Unfortunately, the lot numbers are internal to the manufacturer, so I can't tell you anything about the medication from that information. The only time they are released publicly is if there is a problem and a recall is necessary. What are the markings on the tablets? That is what would enable me to check them for you to see who manufacturers them.

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