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Escitalopram

Escitalopram is an SSRI used for depression and selected anxiety disorders. Listed uses include Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

Lexapro

Major Depressive Disorder

5 · 10 · 20mg

Lexapro is escitalopram in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets for major depression, generalised anxiety and panic disorder. An SSRI.

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Key points

  • Benefit develops gradually and early follow-up matters.
  • Do not stop suddenly because withdrawal can occur.
  • Suicidal intent or serotonin-toxicity symptoms needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Bipolar symptoms, suicide risk, bleeding, sodium, heart rhythm and interactions require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for suicidal intent, seizures, fainting, severe agitation with fever and stiffness, or a severe allergic reaction.

Further reading

What is escitalopram used for?

Escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant used for depression (major depressive disorder) and for anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder.

How does escitalopram work?

Escitalopram blocks the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin by nerve cells, so more serotonin is available in the brain.

What escitalopram product does SGMeds list?

The escitalopram product on SGMeds is Lexapro, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.

How long does escitalopram take to work?

Escitalopram can take 2 to 4 weeks before you notice the full benefit, so keep your early follow-up appointments.

What are the side effects of escitalopram?

Common side effects include nausea, insomnia, headache and dizziness. You may also get a dry mouth, diarrhoea, more sweating or changes in sex drive. Get urgent medical help for a reaction to too much serotonin (serotonin syndrome), low sodium levels or thoughts of harming yourself.

Can escitalopram be taken with other medicines?

Do not take it with older antidepressants (MAO inhibitors). It can also interact with St John's wort and anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), so check with a doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

What brand names is escitalopram sold under?

In other countries, escitalopram is also sold as Cipralex and Nexito. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.

How is escitalopram priced?

The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Can I buy escitalopram over the counter in Singapore?

Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order escitalopram: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Do you deliver escitalopram to Singapore?

Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.

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