Cipralex: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cipralex Benefits & Uses

Cipralex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Other Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Panic Attack and Disorder

Cipralex Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may be increase up to 20 mg, once daily as needed
Adult(Male)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cipralex Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cipralex is used -

Moderate

Ejaculation disorder
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Headache
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Rhinitis
Paresthesia
पेट दर्द
Dry Mouth

Cipralex Related Warnings

Is the use of Cipralex safe for pregnant women?

Cipralex may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cipralex again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Cipralex safe during breastfeeding?

Cipralex should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Cipralex on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cipralex on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cipralex on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Cipralex on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cipralex on the Heart?

Cipralex is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cipralex with Other Drugs

Cipralex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Fentanyl

Tramadol

Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Cimetidine

Diazepam

Cipralex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cipralex unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Bipolar Disorder
Heart Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Calcium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cipralex

Is this Cipralex habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cipralex has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cipralex. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cipralex should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Cipralex is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Cipralex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cipralex

It is safe to take Cipralex with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cipralex

Consuming Cipralex with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461