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Total Escitalopram reports: 326.Escitalopram FDA safety alerts: 2004 2005 2007 .
Reported deaths: 23 Reported hospitalizations: 183.
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Reported Escitalopram Side Effects: fall, loss of consciousness, hyponatraemia, completed suicide, somnolence, caesarean section, asthenia, suicide attempt, serotonin syndrome, nausea, psychotic disorder.
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Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5306454-0Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, amnesia, cognitive disorder, fluid intake reduced, serotonin syndrome, speech disorder. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, ANTABUSE, ELMENDOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5306455-2
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with panic attack and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, postpartum depression, pregnancy. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 5 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEDATOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5306456-4
Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with panic attack and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, neonatal infection. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 20 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with SEDATOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5306457-6
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ISRAEL on Apr 01, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, delusion, psychotic disorder. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE, DEKINET, GLUCOPHAGE, DECAFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5308985-6
Health Professional from FINLAND reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 6.80 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breech presentation, caesarean section, congenital hand malformation, dysmorphism. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with XENICAL, SELEXID, SUCRALFATE, AGIOCUR, LAXOBERON, LANZOPRATSOL, TOLTERODINE TARTRATE. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5309062-0
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD. Patient died on 03/16/2007.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5309063-2
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute psychosis, mania. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ISPAGHULA HUSK SACHETS, LACTULOSE SOLUTION, DICLOFENAC WITH MISOPROSTOL, GAVISCON, LEVOTHYROXINE, GABAPENTIN CAPSULES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5310145-X
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arteritis, brain oedema, cerebral haematoma, conjunctivitis, hemianopia, hemiparesis, meningorrhagia, protein total increased. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, EFFEXOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5310146-1
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, hypertension and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, blood bilirubin increased, blood chloride decreased, cognitive disorder, fall, haemodilution, hyponatraemia, hypotension. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, KENZEN, SINTROM, SOTALOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5310185-0
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 85 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, fall, haematocrit decreased, head injury, red blood cell count decreased, subdural haemorrhage. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with KARDEGIC, ATACAND, COVARSAL, NITRIDERM, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, EBIXA, MODOPAR, TADENAN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5313177-0
Health Professional from GERMANY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, hellp syndrome, thrombocytopenia. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5314157-1
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, dyskinesia, epilepsy, fall, muscle disorder. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5315165-7
Health Professional from ISRAEL reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 23, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5318506-X
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from FRANCE on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, bone pain and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholestasis, cytolytic hepatitis, cytomegalovirus antibody positive, disease recurrence, epstein-barr virus antibody positive, hepatic neoplasm, lymphadenopathy, oxygen saturation decreased. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, SULFASALAZINE, LAMALINE, CHRONO INDOCID, PANOS, MOPRAL, DAIVOBET, PYOSTACINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5318507-1
Pharmacist from FRANCE reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 19, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urinary retention. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5319596-0
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from FINLAND on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient, weighting 6.80 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breech presentation, caesarean section, congenital hand malformation, dysmorphism. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with XENICAL, SELEXID, SUCRALFATE, AGIOCUR, LAXOBERON, LANSOPRAZOLE, TOLTERODINE TARTRATE. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5319597-2
Health Professional from CANADA reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 96 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, dysphonia, laryngospasm, vocal cord disorder. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, HYZAAR, ATENOLOL, ASPIRIN, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5319624-2
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, hypertension and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia, aphasia, blood bilirubin increased, blood calcium increased, blood creatine abnormal, blood phosphorus decreased, blood potassium increased, blood pressure fluctuation, body temperature increased. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ALDOMET, DIURAL, RAMIPRIL, ETALPHA, RENAVIT, NEXIUM, PARACET, ALBYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5319626-6
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 94.80 lb, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood potassium decreased, condition aggravated, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, inadequate diet, insomnia, major depression. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, SELBEX. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5324364-X
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Apr 24, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with blunted affect, depressed mood and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, eosinophil percentage increased, haemoglobin decreased, lymphocyte percentage decreased, red blood cell count decreased, renal failure. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 5 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CARVEDILOL, AMIODAR, GLURENOR, OMEPRAZOLE, ZILORYC, BICARBONATE, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5324371-7
Health Professional from GERMANY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FEMIGOA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5324384-5
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bipolar disorder, hallucination, mania, self-injurious ideation, suicidal ideation. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, ZOPICLONE, DIAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5324385-7
Health Professional from GERMANY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, hellp syndrome, thrombocytopenia. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5324531-5
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, dry mouth, fall. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, DOMINAL, SUBUTEX. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5328633-9
Health Professional from CANADA reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 96 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, dysphonia, laryngospasm, vocal cord disorder. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, HYZAAR, ATENOLOL, ASPIRIN, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5330594-3
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from BELGIUM on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 23 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, serotonin syndrome, syncope. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, SPASMOMEN, ENTEROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332122-5
Health Professional from SWITZERLAND reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akinesia, c-reactive protein increased, cerebral atrophy, extrapyramidal disorder, loss of consciousness, muscle rigidity. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, TRAZODONE, RISPERDAL, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332124-9
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 04, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: major depression, prescribed overdose, thrombophlebitis. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, TERCIAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332146-8
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermographism. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, NOCTAMIDE. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332148-1
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 04, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, asthenia, iron deficiency, menometrorrhagia. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332151-1
Health Professional from AUSTRIA reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with depression, psychotic disorder and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: extrapyramidal disorder, musculoskeletal stiffness, prescribed overdose, salivary hypersecretion. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 50 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332152-3
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 96 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cyanosis, dysphonia, laryngospasm, vocal cord disorder. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, HYZAAR, ATENOLOL, ASPIRIN, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332153-5
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 7.87 lb, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation neonatal, blood glucose decreased, c-reactive protein increased, cyanosis neonatal, feeding disorder, haemoglobin increased, heart rate decreased. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. During the same period patient was treated with NICOTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5332809-4
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: early morning awakening. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATHYMIL, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5336403-0
Health Professional from DENMARK reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 06, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, scratch, self injurious behaviour, suicidal ideation. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PAXIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5336448-0
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on May 08, 2007. Male patient, weighting 6.99 lb, was diagnosed with panic attack, postpartum depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, neonatal infection. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 20 MG QD TRANSPLACENTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5336460-1
Health Professional from ITALY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with panic attack, postpartum depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, neonatal infection, panic attack, postpartum depression, pregnancy. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 5 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEDATOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5336490-X
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on May 07, 2007. Female patient, 18 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcohol use, feeling drunk, suicide attempt. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOZOL, LORAZEPAM, CLONIDINE, RISPERIDONE, ETHANOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5336991-4
Health Professional from DENMARK reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 08, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, bipolar disorder, dysarthria, hallucination, mania, self-injurious ideation, suicidal ideation. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, ZOPICLONE, DIAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5338986-3
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on May 11, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with depressive symptom and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, fall, haematoma, humerus fracture, hyponatraemia, loss of consciousness. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5338999-1
Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 11, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, grand mal convulsion, somnolence. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339002-X
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with vertigo and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, respiratory disorder, speech disorder, swelling face, swollen tongue. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339012-2
Health Professional from GERMANY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 11, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, dry mouth, fall, loss of consciousness, muscle rigidity. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, DOMINAL, SUBUTEX. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339016-X
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on May 14, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with depressive symptom and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dystonia, movement disorder, torticollis. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339020-1
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 11, 2007. Male patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye haemorrhage. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 20 MG QD. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339028-6
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on May 11, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenia, white blood cell count decreased. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, DIPIPERON, GLUCOPHAGE, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339034-1
Health Professional from ITALY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 11, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with depressive symptom and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, fall, haematoma, humerus fracture, hyponatraemia, loss of consciousness. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339049-3
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 10, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, dental caries. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FEMIGOA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339057-2
Health Professional from GERMANY reported ESCITALOPRAM problem on May 11, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with depression, sleep disorder and was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dry mouth, electroencephalogram abnormal, fall, loss of consciousness, muscle rigidity. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, DOMINAL, SUBUTEX. Patient recovered.
Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5339140-1
ESCITALOPRAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on May 10, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with ESCITALOPRAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section. ESCITALOPRAM dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FEMIGOA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Escitalopram
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603005.html
(es sye tal' oh pram)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as escitalopram during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so). Children, teenagers, and young adults who take antidepressants to treat depression or other mental illnesses may be more likely to become suicidal than children, teenagers, and young adults who do not take antidepressants to treat these conditions. However, experts are not sure about how great this risk is and how much it should be considered in deciding whether a child or teenager should take an antidepressant. Children younger than 18 years of age should not normally take escitalopram, but in some cases, a doctor may decide that escitalopram is the best medication to treat a child's condition.You should know that your mental health may change in unexpected ways when you take escitalopram or other antidepressants even if you are an adult over age 24. You may become suicidal, especially at the beginning of your treatment and any time that your dose is increased or decreased. You, your family, or your caregiver should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: new or worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing yourself, or planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic attacks; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; aggressive behavior; irritability; acting without thinking; severe restlessness; and frenzied abnormal excitement. Be sure that your family or caregiver knows which symptoms may be serious so they can call the doctor when you are unable to seek treatment on your own.Your healthcare provider will want to see you often while you are taking escitalopram, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Be sure to keep all appointments for office visits with your doctor.The doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with escitalopram. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antidepressants/antidepressants_MG_2007.pdf.No matter your age, before you take an antidepressant, you, your parent, or your caregiver should talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treating your condition with an antidepressant or with other treatments. You should also talk about the risks and benefits of not treating your condition. You should know that having depression or another mental illness greatly increases the risk that you will become suicidal. This risk is higher if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited) or mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) or has thought about or attempted suicide. Talk to your doctor about your condition, symptoms, and personal and family medical history. You and your doctor will decide what type of treatment is right for you. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Escitalopram comes as a tablet and a solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take escitalopram, take it at around the same time every day, in the morning or in the evening. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take escitalopram exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of escitalopram and increase your dose after 1 week.
It may take 1 to 4 weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of escitalopram. Continue to take escitalopram even if you feel well. Do not stop taking escitalopram without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking escitalopram, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking escitalopram,
- tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to escitalopram, citalopram (Celexa), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor if you are taking pimozide (Orap) or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take escitalopram. If you stop taking escitalopram, you should wait at least 14 days before you start to take an MAO inhibitor.
- you should know that escitalopram is very similar to another SSRI, citalopram (Celexa). You should not take these two medications together.
- tell your doctor or pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, and vitamins you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antihistamines; aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); ketoconazole (Sporanox); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithotabs); linezolid (Zyvox); medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; medications for migraine headaches such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); other antidepressants such as desipramine (Norpramin); sedatives; sibutramine (Meridia); sleeping pills; tramadol; and tranquilizers. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking, especially products containing St. John's wort or tryptophan.
- tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had seizures or liver, kidney, thyroid, or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking escitalopram, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking escitalopram.
- you should know that escitalopram may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Escitalopram may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- constipation
- changes in sex drive or ability
- drowsiness
- increased sweating
- dizziness
- heartburn
- stomach pain
- excessive tiredness
- dry mouth
- increased appetite
- flu-like symptoms
- runny nose
- sneezing
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience either of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- unusual excitement
- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
Escitalopram may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- dizziness
- sweating
- nausea
- vomiting
- tremor
- drowsiness
- fast or pounding heartbeat
- seizures
- confusion
- forgetfulness
- fast breathing
- coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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