Background Escitalopram is licensed for use at doses up to 20 mg but is used clinically at higher doses. There is limited published data at higher doses and none in the treatment of Major ...
Escitalopram oral tablet is a generic drug prescribed for depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Escitalopram belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug class.
Escitalopram (as oxalate) 1mg/mL; peppermint flavor; contains parabens. The mechanism of antidepressant action of escitalopram, the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram, is presumed to be linked to ...
Lexapro is used to treat major depressive disorder (depression) in adults and certain children. It’s also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder in adults. An interaction can occur because ...
Escitalopram is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, prescribed for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder ...
[1] In this well-done trial, escitalopram at doses of 10 to 20 mg/day significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flashes. Similar to other SSRI/SNRIs, response was rapid, within 1 week.
SSRIs like fluoxetine (the generic name for Prozac), citalopram, escitalopram and sertraline are the drugs doctors will reach for first when treating depression and anxiety. They are thought to ...