About escitalopr am oxalate
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant
Used for
- Depression
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Usual adult dose
Usually 10 mg once daily; may increase to 20 mg once daily, depending on the condition and response.
Usual dose in children
For depression, ages 12–17: usually 10 mg once daily; a clinician may increase to 20 mg.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Trouble sleeping or sleepiness
- Sexual problems
Important warnings
- May increase suicidal thoughts in young people, especially when starting or changing dose.
- Do not stop suddenly; withdrawal symptoms can occur.
- Rarely causes serotonin syndrome, abnormal bleeding, or low blood sodium.
- Can increase risk of abnormal heart rhythm, particularly at higher doses.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy requires weighing benefits and risks; late-pregnancy use may cause newborn complications.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts enter breast milk; monitor the infant for sleepiness, poor feeding, or poor weight gain.
Interactions
- MAO inhibitors: risk of serious serotonin syndrome; avoid combined use.
- Other serotonergic medicines, including tramadol and triptans, increase serotonin syndrome risk.
- NSAIDs, aspirin, and anticoagulants may increase bleeding risk.
- Some medicines that affect heart rhythm may increase abnormal rhythm risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.