What is Escitalopram?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Escitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is primarily used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder. It may also be used for mild agitation in patients with dementia.
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How do members experience Escitalopram?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 10,821 | 678 | |
| Depressed mood | 1,515 | 736 | |
| Anxious mood | 912 | 523 | |
| Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) | 672 | 138 | |
| Mild depression | 505 | 81 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 136 | |
| Weight gain | 118 | |
| Fatigue | 57 | |
| Apathy | 43 | |
| Dry mouth | 38 | |
| Brain fog | 36 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 146 | |
| Moderate | 300 | |
| Mild | 461 | |
| None | 856 |
Member evaluations
topazemrys
evaluated on Mar 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for depression with anxiety: Slight
- Side effects: None
mistysong64
evaluated on Jun 10, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar II disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
derek_eire
evaluated on May 06, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Major
- Side effects: Mild
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