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Generic Name: Escitalopram
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Treat depression and anxiety
MDD, GAD
10-20 mg daily
10-20 mg daily (>=12 yrs)
10 mg daily
20 mg/day
Caution if severe
Max 10 mg daily
Nausea, somnolence, sexual dysfunction
Suicidal thoughts, serotonin syndrome
MAOI use, Pimozide use
Risk of suicidality in young adults
MAOIs, Serotonergic drugs, NSAIDs
N/A
Avoid
Increased susceptibility to upper gastrointestinal bleeding and mucosal ulceration.
Risk in third trimester
Use caution
Takes 2-4 weeks to see effect
Take as soon as remembered
Mood changes, suicidality
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