Escitalopram Health Feed

Hello Lybrate User before starting any Antidepressant I suggest you should get yourself examined for all possible contributing factors. This often helps decide treatment options. Please get yourself examined by psychiatrist in person.

it is per day dosage, so you can take it at any time and these medications act on the neurotransmitters in the brain over a period of time and not immediately. Immediate action might be some sedation, but the benefits are seen over a period of time. So no harm taking with 1-2 hour difference. All the best.

We as psychotherapists don't recommend any medication.
You seem to be overly anxious and need to work on your stress levels.
For your psychological issues, please contact a psychotherapist or counsellor in your area and seek immediate help. You may also need to take psychiatric drugs for sometime, for which you would need to consult a qualified psychiatrist.
Also start engaging in your hobbies and some form of yoga and relaxation for better results.
Also share your issues with yo...more

Escitalopram, sold under the brand names Cipralex and Lexapro among others, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. Escitalopram is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. Depressive disorder or depression is a neuro chemical disorder. Suicidal tendency is one main symptom of depression. You must be able to distinguish between mental disease and mental disorder. Your problem is a mental disorder. Not a mental disease. Thes...more

Dear lybrate-user,
Sometimes shifting to another antidepressant (from Cipralex to zoloft) works better. Your doctor felt that you may improve further with another antidepressant. Follow her/his instructions and report the result.

Dear Ankita,
You can take Escitalopram on empty stomach or with food or after food, as long as you don't forget to take it. It is better to connect it with food to remember

Hello-
>use of anti psychotic/anti depressant medicines for a long time is not beneficial for the body. These medicines are habit forming in nature and cause serious health hazards like suicidal tendency, insomnia, dementia, negative thoughts etc in the long run.
>its better to start some ayurvedic medicines regarding your issue along with some helpful tips-
1) wake up early morning and practice anulom vilom and meditation.(it enhances the blood flow of brain thus help in making feel...more

Dear user, Nervousness or Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness. There are a number of anxiety disorders: including generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and panic disorder among others. While...more

I'm truly sorry to hear about the struggles and anxiety you're experiencing. It sounds like you're going through a very challenging time. It's important to remember that feelings of anxiety and depression can be overwhelming, but there are ways to manage and improve your situation. Here are some suggestions:
seek professional help: given the intensity of your feelings and the fluctuation in your response to medication, it's crucial to continue working closely with a healthcare professional, ...more

Dear lybrate-user, welcome to lybrate. General anxiety disorder treatment consists of cognitive behavioral therapy, life style changes, relaxation therapy and meditation. Once you learn how to manage your anxiety yourself with the help of the above treatment methods, you will be cured and you can stop the medicines if any. The process could take some time according to the depth of the problem and the circumstances at which the patient lives. Take care.