It is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders such as anxiety
Letter to the Editor: The Impact of Adherence and CYP2C19 Phenotype on Escitalopram Exposure in Adolescents
Side Effects
Common or very common Side-effects, further information
You can take escitalopram with or without food
For many people, these improve within weeks of starting an antidepressant
Find out how escitalopram treats depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic attacks, and how to take it
Other common side effects include blocked or runny nose, decreased or increased appetite, anxiety, restlessness, and abnormal dreams
More common side effects of Lexapro in adults with depression include: nausea*
SSRIs treat depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain
Dry
contraindicated; hold escitalopram if urgent use; monitor sodium, serotonin syndrome sx x2wk after escitalopram D/C or 24h after last linezolid dose; may resume escitalopram 24h after last linezolid dose: combo may incr
The main differences between Celexa and Lexapro are: Celexa is a branded version of citalopram and Lexapro is a branded version of escitalopram
Lexapro also puts you in a weird head space—it can cause dizziness or drowsiness
You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
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