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Escitalopram

Escitalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or anxiety. Escitalopram is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents at least...

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Escitalopram Tablets Prescribing Information

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Escitalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of:• major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. • generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. Additional pediatric use information is approved for AbbVie Inc.’s LEXAPRO® (escitalopram)...

Frequently asked questions about Escitalopram

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Escitalopram results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill P 10 White Round is Escitalopram Oxalate
  • Pill P 20 White Round is Escitalopram Oxalate
  • Pill 11 36 10 White Round is Escitalopram Oxalate
  • Pill 10 White Round is Escitalopram Oxalate
  • Pill I G 250 White Round is Escitalopram Oxalate

Escitalopram - Adverse reaction to escitalopram?

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Escitalopram - Adverse reaction to escitalopram? Question posted by ScooterD on 1 Aug 2024 Last updated on 1 August 2024 Does anyone know of any treatments for adverse reactions that won’t go away? It has been over a year. Answer this question The information on this page reflects personal...

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Escitalopram Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Escitalopram Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg; 5 mg/5 mL Usual Adult Dose for: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Depression Usual Geriatric Dose for: Depression Usual Pediatric Dose for: Depression Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments...

Escitalopram - Up and down with escitalopram ?

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Escitalopram - Up and down with escitalopram ? Question posted by Furball1234 on 28 Nov 2019 Last updated on 6 March 2020 by elandem I was started on 10mg of escitalopram for anxiety and depression. Have been taking it for three weeks now, I found the 1st week very hard, with no appetite, sleep...

Escitalopram Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Escitalopram Side Effects Other side effects Serious side effects Professional info FAQ Applies to escitalopram: oral solution, oral tablet . Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues Oral route (tablet; solution) Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors. Antidepressants...

Escitalopram (International database)

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Escitalopram (International) In the US, Escitalopram (escitalopram systemic) is a member of the drug class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and is used to treat Anxiety , Bipolar Disorder , Body Dysmorphic Disorder , Borderline Personality Disorder , Depression , Fibromyalgia , Generalized...

Escitalopram Questions & Answers

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Escitalopram Questions Overview Questions (195) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Related tags All related tags Anxiety (130) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (95) Lexapro (71) Depression (69) Side Effect (44) Dosage (32) Major Depressive Disorder (26) Panic...

Escitalopram Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Escitalopram Interactions There are 707 drugs known to interact with escitalopram , along with 9 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction. Of the total drug interactions, 265 are major, 395 are moderate, and 47 are minor. Does escitalopram interact with my other drugs? Enter medications...

Escitalopram Support Group

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Escitalopram Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Escitalopram has 195 questions and 420 members. Updated 20 Mar 2025. Featured questions SSRIs vs SNRIs - What's the difference between them? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com Why does Lexapro cause weight gain? FAQ Answered by...

Escitalopram - silly question?

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Escitalopram - silly question? Question posted by Nats92 on 21 March 2021 Last updated on 21 March 2021 by Trallyn I don’t know if this is a really stupid question or not but does anyone ever just want to cry (in a normal cry situation or feeling a bit down and sorry for themselves) and just...

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