Escigress 10 Tablet- 10
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Composition Escitalopram Oxalate (10mg)
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Escigress 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Escigress works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Q: Can I take Escigress with coffee?
A: There is usually no significant effect of taking coffee with Escigress but a very high quantity of consumption of coffee may cause restlessness and anxiety.
Q: Is Escigress addictive?
A: No. Escigress is not addictive. Its abrupt discontinuation may cause some withdrawal symptoms. But still is not addictive as there is no drug-seeking behaviour and it has no abuse liability.
Q: Why does Escigress cause nausea?
A: Escigress increases the activity of serotonin a chemical which is also involved in the vomiting process so makes the person nauseating.
Q: Why does Escigress make me tired?
A: Tiredness is usually associated with depression. Escigress can alter the sleep quality and can make the person feel tired most of the time.
Q: Can I use Escigress for a migraine?
A: Escigress is not approved for the treatment of a migraine. It is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Q: Can I use Escigress for bipolar disorder?
A: Escigress should not be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder as it can aggravate the problem. Only in few cases, it can be used that too with caution with other drugs if depression is the more persistent feature of person's bipolar illness. But the person should be very regular with drugs prescribed for the mania part also called mood stabilisers.
Q: Does Escigress cause hair loss?
A: There are some case reports of hair loss with the use of Escigress. It is very infrequent and it usually stops after the discontinuation of the drug. It can be very distressing for a person, especially for the females. So a person should tell his doctor if he is having hair loss with the use of Escigress.
Q: Can I use Escigress for sleep problem?
A: Escigress may itself cause sleep disorders. So it is not recommended for the sleep problem.
Q: Can I use Escigress for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A: Escigress can be used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but there are better alternatives available, in case they don't work then Escigress can be used. Although it is prescribed in a higher dose and for longer duration in case of OCD in comparison to depression.
Q: Which is better medication : Escigress is the safest drug in its class. Sertraline can be used in case Escigress doesn't work for depression. However, setraline can be preferred in case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).?
Q: Which is better medication : Escigress is more effective than citalopram for major depression. Although some studies have shown that there is no difference among two in case of effectiveness but some recent studies have shown Escigress to be superior to citalopram for major depression.?
Q: Can I take Escigress with diphenhydramine?
A: It is better to avoid diphenhydramine with Escigress. Diphenhydramine can aggravate side effects of Escigress and can cause dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating.
Q: Can I take Escigress with aspirin?
A: It is usually avoided as it can increase the chances of bleeding.
Q: Can I take Escigress with Ibuprofen?
A: No. Combined these two drugs may increase the chances of bleeding especially in persons already on a blood thinner. Nasal bleeding is usually the first symptom.
Q: Can I take Escigress with methylphenidate?
A: It is better to avoid methylphenidate with Escigress. Because methylphenidate can increase the blood levels of Escigress and its effects and rarely can cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome with symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, extreme changes in heart rate and blood pressure, blurred vision, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
Q: Can Escigress be given with lisdexamfetamine?
A: It is better to avoid this combined therapy of lisdexamfetamine with Escigress, it leads to increased anxiety, restlessness and sometimes serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome includes vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme changes in blood pressure and even seizure may occur. It can be life-threatening.
Q: Can I take Escigress with alprazolam?
A: It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Escigress with clonazepam?
A: It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can Escigress be used with hydrocodone?
A: It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Escigress with dextromethorphan?
A: You should not take Dextromethorphan with Escigress. It can lead to the seotonin syndrome. Before taking any medications with Escigress, your should consult with your doctor.
Q: Can I take Escigress and paracetamol?
A: Yes. There is no known interaction between Escigress and paracetamol.
Q: How does Escigress differ from fluoxetine?
A: Escigress and fluoxetin belongs to same class of medicine called as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Q: How doses Escigress differ from amitriptyline?
A: Escigress is a newer drug belongs to class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) while amitryptiline is an older drug belonging to class tricyclic antidepressants (TCA). Both drugs are almost equally effective for treating depression but Escigress has much lesser side effects in comparison to amitryptiline and so preferred over amitryptiline for the treatment of depression.
Q: How does Escigress differ from imipramine?
A: Escigress is much safer than imipramine and is preferred in most of the conditions over imipramine. However, imipramine can be preferred in bed-wetting in children.
Q: What would happen if I stop taking Escigress?
A: You may experience withdrawal symptoms which can be in the form flu like symptoms, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, nausea or sleep problems. These symptoms usually last for one to two weeks. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Q: When and How to stop Escigress?
A: You should consult your doctor before stopping the treatment. It would depend on the number and severity of depressive episodes.The dose should be tapered slowly to prevent intense withdrawal symptoms.
Q: Is Escigress a benzodiazepine?
A: No. Escigress is not a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines decrease the anxiety and induce sleep. Escigress belongs to the class of selective sertonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It may cause insomnia and restlessness initially as the side effect which usually goes away with time.
Q: Is Escigress a narcotic?
A: No. Escigress is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
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