Cipralex® | Cipralex® (Escitalopram Oxalate) - 20mg (28 Tablets)

Generic Name: Escitalopram Oxalate

Packets of 28 x 10 mg Tablets
Manufactured by Lundbeck/Forest Laboratories

Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) Use

• Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) is effective in the treatment of depression.
• Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) was developed by isolating a part of the Celexa (citalopram HBr) molecule, known as an isomer. As a result, Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) appears to offer some particular advantages in the treatment of depression.

Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) Dosage

Simple 10 mg/day starting dose for all patients. Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) should be taken once every day. Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) may be taken with or without food, in the morning or evening. Also remember to fill prescriptions ahead of time to avoid missing a dose. To get the best results, it is important to follow all of your healthcare provider's instructions about how and when you should take Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate).

Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) Side effects

Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) is well tolerated by most people. The most commonly reported side effects of Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) are nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, drowsiness, increased sweating, and fatigue. Most of the side effects experienced by patients taking Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) are mild and go away with continued treatment, and usually do not cause patients to stop taking Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate).

Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) Precautions

Before you begin taking Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate), make sure to tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, diet supplements, etc. Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before or after treatment with this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.

Cipralex (Escitalopram Oxalate) is not recommended for use with: weight loss drugs (e.g., sibutramine, phentermine). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), nefazodone, trazodone, tramadol, venlafaxine, "triptan" migraine drugs (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline), cimetidine, lithium, itraconazole, macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin), any herbal/ natural products (e.g., melatonin, St John's wort, ayahuasca). Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti- anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.