Escitalopram Health Feed

You should follow doctor's advice. If you are ever doubtful, go for a second opinion and clear your doubts. Doctors ill take a few weeks to determine what dose and medications suit you. when they reach that level, it is considered the optimum dose suitable for you and may retain you on that dosage until required. Even when weaning you off of your medication, they will reduce it gradually so that you don't have any adverse reaction. You have not been dealing with your fears for a long time, perha...more

You are taking these medicines under supervision of an expert so there is no such reason to worry. If you feel any of the symptoms you have mentioned above , then tell your doctor immediately so that he can adjust the dosage. People take medicines to manage their physical conditions like diabetes, heart problems etc. The important point is taking medicines under supervision . You can also start Psychotherapy and learn to manage your anxiety symptoms to a great extent.

Just be positive. Petril needs to be decreased eventually. your body might have adjusted till now.

It seems you have anxiety neurosis some recent heart break some recent loss some recent exams can lead to all this try to meditate remember your god take deep breaths you may also b having some mild allergy take deworming tablet try to relax keep your self busy god bless.

It is not good continue medicine. It leads side effects. Better to come out from medicine. For depression psychological counselling will helps very much. I think you never attend for counselling. Strong counselling sessions are required. Use the medicine whenever you feel normal then leave it. It is best as soon as possible you should come out from the medicine. Years together you use your mind addicted to medicine. Suppose in future you cannot sleep properly without medicine. It is always bette...more

There is nothing called better or inferior. All medications are tailored to an individual depending on the symptoms, response and tolerability. Over the Counter self medication and self medication by googling is dangerous to one's body and mind. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine and can cause severe dependence and side effects on a longer run. Escitalopram ad Sertraline are SSRI's and need to be prescribed carefully adjusting/ titrating dosage by a psychiatrist. Hope this info helps.

Hello,
-boligra-m is prescribed for different conditions like allergy, wheeze, hay fever, etc
- etizolam is prescribed for anxiety, sedation, etc. It is meant for short term use only, usually up to a month
- escitalopram is an antidepressant /antianxiety medication. It needs to be taken the long term at least for 6 months up to a year or more.

Hello lybrate-user,
Both the salts have their pros and cons and it all depends on the patient's overall symptomatology when it comes of choosing one. None of them is outrightly superior over the other.
Please be warned that you must not take tale any of these without consulting a psychiatrist. Sometimes a wrong choice of drug or a wrong dose can lead to serious health problems and worsening of anxiety.

It is the side effect of Escitalopram and will reduce over a time period and need not stop the drug as it is good for your symptoms

Vitamin e and levocarnitine are antioxidant and involved in lipid metabolism respectively so it could lead to overall improvement in fatigue and decreased energy. Escitalopram is an anti depressant medication used to treat depression and some other disorders like obsessive compulsive disorder.