Escitalopram+Etizolam

Uses	Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Depression, insomnia
Therapy	Anti-Anxiety And Anti-Depressant
Side Effects	Feeling sick, sleepiness, increased sweating, dry mouth, dizziness

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Molecule Description

Escitalopram+Etizolam treats anxiety disorder, panic disorder, depression and insomnia (unable to fall asleep). Escitalopram+Etizolam belongs to a class of medicine that reduces brain activity to produce calmness and muscle relaxation and finally induce sleep. It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The duration and dose of taking Escitalopram+Etizolam vary depending on the patient's condition and age.

Uses

Anxiety (excessive thoughts that are difficult to control)
Depression (symptoms of hopelessness, mood swings and sleep disturbances)
Panic Disorder (sudden increase in heartbeat, dry mouth, nervousness and fear)

Contraindications

When should one not use Escitalopram+Etizolam

If you're allergic to any elements in Escitalopram+Etizolam.
If you're taking medications classified as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (class of medicine used in treating depression).
If you're taking Pimozide medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Feeling of vomiting or fainting
Drowsiness (increased sleep)
Diarrhoea or constipation
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Increased sweating and dry mouth
Immediately consult your doctor if the symptoms persist for long or become worse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

No, Escitalopram+Etizolam is not safe to be taken during pregnancy as it is known to cause harm to the developing foetus (baby developing inside the mother's womb). However, if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant while taking Escitalopram+Etizolam, consult your doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Avoid taking Escitalopram+Etizolam while breastfeeding as it is found to be excreted in breast milk. If you witness your child sleeping more than usual or is facing any breathing difficulty, or cannot suckle, immediately consult your doctor.

Driving

No, it's not safe to drive when taking Escitalopram+Etizolam as it is known to cause mental and physical impairment. It may induce sleepiness, dizziness, confusion and impair your ability to think and concentrate and hence not suggested to drive vehicle when under this medication.

Alcohol

No, alcohol must be avoided with Escitalopram+Etizolam as it increases sleepiness and symptoms of serious side effects that can be life-threatening.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any heart problems or have recently suffered from a heart attack.
You're pregnant or planning to be pregnant.
You are on a low sodium diet.
You are consuming medicines with citalopram as an active ingredient.
You are taking medicines before starting Escitalopram+Etizolam.
You have liver or kidney problems.
You have an eye problem called glaucoma.
You have diabetes.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Escitalopram+Etizolam contains active ingredients that increase the level of relaxing chemicals in the brain, which calms down the brain's electrical activity, enhances mood, gives relief from anxiety, unnecessary thoughts and induces sleep.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Escitalopram+Etizolam may adversely interact with:
Aceclofenac and Aspirin increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Acetaminophen/Paracetamol causes symptoms of an overdose of paracetamol.
Amphetamine causes serotonin syndrome (excessive accumulation of serotonin hormone in the body resulting in symptoms of an overdose).
Sleep inducing medicines like alprazolam increase the risk of side effects.
Blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin may increase the risk of bleeding.

Interactions with food items

Escitalopram+Etizolam may interact adversely with
St. John's Wort (herbal medicine for Depression)
Tryptophan containing dietary supplements (milk, cheese, oats, chicken, tuna fish and nuts)

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Escitalopram+Etizolam can be fatal and include increased heartbeat, drowsiness, seizures, vomiting and even coma. If you happen to take too much Escitalopram+Etizolam, reach out to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

Escitalopram+Etizolam must be taken as prescribed by your doctor. If you have missed a dose of Escitalopram+Etizolam, take it immediately when you remember it. However, you should skip a missed dose when enough time has passed, and it is time for your next dose. Don't take a double dose of Escitalopram+Etizolam to make up for the missed dose. This may lead to overdosing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Escitalopram+Etizolam treats anxiety disorder, panic disorder, depression and sleeplessness. It relaxes the body muscles, produces calmness, induces sleep and enhances mood by increasing certain chemicals in the brain.

Escitalopram+Etizolam should not be used in case of known hypersensitivity to the ingredients present in the medicine and during pregnancy (especially late pregnancy) as the studies have shown to cause harm to the growing foetus (baby developing inside the mother's womb).

It should also be used with caution, and possibly in reduced doses, in patients suffering from liver, kidney, intestinal and bleeding disorders, patients with uncontrolled diabetes, and a family history of angle-closure glaucoma (eye problem with blurred vision and eye pain).

No, you should not stop taking Escitalopram+Etizolam suddenly without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms like mood changes, depression, anxiety, disturbed sleep, confusion, and sweating.

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References:

Citalopram: MedlinePlus Drug Information

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