Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It is more commonly known as Lexapro or Cipralex.

The drug is typically used in patients over 12 years old to treat:

• Major depressive disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Panic disorder

Less commonly patients may buy escitalopram to treat a range of other conditions, from post-traumatic stress disorder to premature ejaculation.

Benefits of Escitalopram

In many respects SSRI medications are all very similar; it can be quite difficult to tell them apart without extensive research. Here are some reasons many patients prefer to buy escitalopram over other SSRIs:

• The medication begins working faster than many similar treatments, often within 1 week, though it may take up to 4 weeks for full effects to be realized.
• Many side effects are milder and less likely to develop than experienced with other SSRIs; most notably weight gain and sexual side effects are less prominent for the majority of patients.
• Treatment is very simple; 10 mg per day is the standard dose for all conditions.

Escitalopram does have its drawbacks; certain side effects are more likely with this product than other SSRIs:

• Tooth grinding and jaw tension that may lead to temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ).
• Excessive yawning.
• Difficulty or inability to achieve orgasm.

Patients who have preexisting jaw issues, or who already have difficulty achieving orgasm, may want to consider alternative treatments.

Dosage & Administration

As mentioned above, escitalopram is very easy to take:

• The vast majority of patients take 10 mg per day, regardless of the condition being treated.
• In rare cases dosage may be increased to 20 mg per day, but it is unusual that a dose higher than 10 mg will provide additional benefit.
• Tablets may be taken with or without food and at any time of day; taking doses at the same time each day will help keep levels of the drug consistent in the body.

Many patients notice improvements within the first week or two of treatment, but it should be given at least 4 weeks before it is determined to be ineffective enough to increase dosage or try alternative therapies.

As is the case with all SSRIs, treatment should not be abruptly stopped or there may be withdrawal symptoms. The standard method is to cut doses by one-half for one week; if taking 10 mg per day, then 5 mg per day is taken for one week prior to stopping treatment altogether.

Common Side Effects

While many patients buy escitalopram for its milder side effects compared to other SSRIs, this does not mean side effects do not occur. Most are mild and will stop after 3 or 4 weeks of treatment, including headache, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia and sweating.

Sexual side effects are fairly common with SSRI use, including loss of libido and impotence. These symptoms are also less likely to occur with escitalopram, but they do happen. A doctor may be able to recommend additional treatments to resolve the issue.

This product may interact with a wide range of other medications; speak with a doctor or pharmacist before mixing treatments.

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