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Escitalopram Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Lexapro
What is Escitalopram? Escitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder. Off label it is used for mild agitation in patients with dementia.
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Reasons taken
1 patient in the community are taking or have taken Escitalopram.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 1 | 100% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Escitalopram.
| 5 mg daily | ||
|---|---|---|
1
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Escitalopram or how long patients were taking Escitalopram before stopping.
Currently Taking Escitalopram
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Report created on November 08, 2009.