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escitalopram
Also known as S(+)-citalopram, (S)-citalopram, S-(+)-citalopram, (+)-citalopram, C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O, LU-26-054-0, Cipralex, Citoles
Escitalopram ( ), sold under the brand names Lexapro and Cipralex, among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety disorder. Escitalopram is taken by mouth. For commercial use, it is formulated as an oxalate salt exclusively.
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25 sectionsContents
- Medical uses
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Other
- Side effects
- Very common effects
- Common (1–10% incidence)
- Psychomotor effects
- Sexual dysfunction
- Pregnancy
- Withdrawal
- Overdose
- Interactions
- Pharmacology
- Mechanism of action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Chemistry
- History
- Society and culture
- Brand names
- Legal status
- Allegations of illegal marketing
- See also
- References
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Escitalopram ( ), sold under the brand names Lexapro and Cipralex, among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is mainly used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and social anxiety disorder. Escitalopram is taken by mouth. For commercial use, it is formulated as an oxalate salt exclusively.
Common side effects include headache, nausea, sexual problems, mild sedation, and trouble sleeping. More serious side effects may include suicidal thoughts in people up to the age of 24 years. It is unclear if use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe. Escitalopram is the (S)-enantiomer of citalopram (which exists as a racemate), hence the name es-citalopram.