ESCITALOPRAM ORAL

SSRI

Brand names: Escitalopram Oral Solution

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

due to AbbVie Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone
6 ) Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin and other drugs that affect coagulation may increase risk ( 5
There was considerable variation in risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among drugs, but there was an increased risk identified in young patients for most drugs studied
There were differences in absolute risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors across the different indications, with the highest incidence in patients with MDD

Known Side Effects

13 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Depression

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Insomnia

0.1-1%

Weakness

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for ESCITALOPRAM ORAL

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

197 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Peg 3350 pre-mix??

This was pointing out to me today. 15 years and I have never pre-mixed a bowel prep 😳😳

r/pharmacy197531y ago

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral