Escitalopram is commonly known for its brand name Lexapro or Cipralax and there are many brands out there in the market. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder

How to take escitalopram?

Follow the doctor's instructions carefully. The usual dose of Escitalopram is 10mg daily for adults. Your doctor may start you initially on a lower dose and increase the dose up to a maximum of 20mg daily. (Dependent on your condition, I have seen cases where higher doses are given) If you have liver problems, the maximum recommended dose is 10mg a day.

Take escitalopram at roughly the same time each day. if it makes you sleepy, take it at night time before you go to bed, if it makes you alert take it in the day...more in the video

Do not stop taking Escitalopram or lower the dosage, without checking with your doctor. Do not let yourself run out of medicine over the weekend or on holidays. Continue to take citalopram even if you feel well. If you suddenly stop taking citalopram, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, more in the video...

When your doctor and you decide that it's time to stop the medication, your doctor and pharmacist will guide you into slowly stopping the medication. more in the video...

Like all medication, it comes with side effects. When a doctor decides to prescribe you a medication, he or she deems that the benefit outweighs the side effects. You can discuss with your doctor the benefit and the risk of taking escitalopram.

Escitalopram can take 1-6 weeks before you notice its full benefit, and before that, you may experience some side effects like dry mouth, nausea, more in the video...

Talk to your doctor immediately
- if you have thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life.
- unusual excitement
- more in the video ...

Call the ambulance or go to the emergency department of the hospital if develop an anaphylactic allergic reaction.
- more in the video ...

The above are not the only side effects of the medications, I will put a link down below so you have more information about it. Your pharmacist will give you more information in regards to this when you pick up your medication. Now Side effects that are being stated there, doesn't mean that you are going to get it. Many people do not experience them. You need to speak to your doctor to weigh out the risk and benefit of treating your condition.

Notes of precautionary:
Escitalopram can interact with many other medications, check with your pharmacist before taking any medication or supplements including those you buy without a script in the supermarket.

One very important thing to take note of is anti-depressants acts as a crutch to help you overcome things a little easier. While you are on this medication, it's crucial that you work towards self-help, work towards changing the pattern you think, changing the way you communicate with yourself, so when you are off it, you are able to stand on your own. Listen to motivational speakers on topics of depressions, how to better yourself in life. Talk to your doctor about psychotherapy, go for counseling sessions, meditation, etc.

To watch for SSRI work in the brain- this is the animation video about Sertraline, Zoloft - it is also an SSRI https://youtu.be/PV2406c8A58

more information in regards to citalopram and its side effects:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov..../drugsatfda_docs/lab

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NOTE: If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the
USA: Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse
UK: Yellow card Scheme
AUS: TGA
NZ: CARM

If your country is not mentioned above, please do a google search or contact your local pharmacist for more details.

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for general information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Pharmacist Soonkie has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

Ref:
Medline Plus USA
FDA USA
NHS UK
TGA Australia

P/S a big thank you to Dr. Christina Loh for her input into this video.

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