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Brand Names:
Cipralex, Esipram, Lexapro, Seroplex
What is Escitalopram? Escitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety. It is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder.
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196 patients in the community are taking or have taken Escitalopram.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 105 | 53% |
| Other | 32 | 16% |
| Anxiety | 26 | 13% |
| Mood swings | 9 | 4% |
| General health | 5 | 2% |
| Emotional lability | 3 | 1% |
| Difficulty sleeping through night | 2 | 1% |
| Support another treatment | 2 | 1% |
| Fatigue | 2 | 1% |
| bipolar disorder | 1 | <1% |
| Burning sensation, skin | 1 | <1% |
Based on the patients currently taking Escitalopram.
How long current patients have been taking Escitalopram or how long patients were taking Escitalopram before stopping.
Results from 20 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 31% | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 54% | 7 |
| Slight | 15% | 2 |
Depression
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 30% | 6 |
| None | 70% | 14 |
Top reported side-effects include: Decreased sex drive, Apathy, Fatigue
Summary results are based on 20 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.