About escitalopr am as oxalate
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Used for
- Depression
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Usual adult dose
Usually 10 mg once daily; may be adjusted up to 20 mg daily, depending on condition and response.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used in children; specialist prescribing may apply for adolescents with depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Sleepiness or difficulty sleeping
- Sexual problems
Important warnings
- May increase suicidal thoughts, especially in young people early in treatment.
- Do not stop suddenly; withdrawal symptoms can occur.
- Seek urgent help for serotonin syndrome symptoms, severe allergic reaction, or unusual bleeding.
- Caution with bipolar disorder, seizures, low blood sodium, or heart-rhythm problems.
Pregnancy
Use only after discussion of benefits and risks; late-pregnancy use can affect the newborn.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts pass into milk; use requires consideration of benefits and possible infant effects.
Interactions
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and other serotonergic medicines can cause serotonin syndrome.
- Medicines that prolong the QT interval may increase heart-rhythm risk.
- NSAIDs, aspirin, and anticoagulants may increase bleeding risk.
- St John's wort can increase side effects.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.