It’s a prescription drug used to treat anxiety and depression in some
Escitalopram: learn about side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more on MedlinePlus
Stopping the drug quickly: If you stop taking this drug too quickly, you may experience withdrawal side effects like irritability, agitation, anxiety, high or low
Some people notice an improvement in their condition as early as a week after they start treatment
If you have diabetes (diabetes mellitus)
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Escitalopram for mood and anxiety disorders
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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Escitalopram is thought to work by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in your brain
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) and the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram
Introduction
This leaflet should come with your escitalopram + phenelzine
Maximum dose: 20 mg orally once a day
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Common side effects of escitalopram happen in more than 1 in 100 people
Take escitalopram once a day
As of 2006, it is available in generic and brand versions
Your GP may adjust your diabetes treatment if necessary