Escnx 5mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Introduction:
Escnx 5mg Tablet helps recover from depression by improving mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor based on the amount needed to control your symptoms. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and sleep disturbances.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Side Effects:

• Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and women may experience difficulties achieving orgasm.

How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Escnx 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Escnx 5mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Quick Tips:

• Take it in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
• It has a lower chance of causing sexual dysfunction than other similar medications.
• The addiction or dependence potential of Escnx 5mg Tablet is very less.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
• Some people can develop dizziness or drowsiness after taking this medicine. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you

Interacting Drugs:

• Linezolid
• Moclobemide
• Rasagiline
• Reboxetine

FAQs:

• How long does it take for Escitalopram 5mg Tablet to show its effects?
  It typically takes about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better, however, full benefits may take a little longer. Do not stop taking Escitalopram 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor if taking the medicine does not make you feel better or you feel worse even after taking the medicine.


• What are the most common side effects of Escitalopram 5mg Tablet?
  The most common side effects of Escitalopram 5mg Tablet are headache and nausea. Other common side effects include blocked or runny nose, decreased or increased appetite, anxiety, restlessness, and abnormal dreams. You may also experience sleepiness or difficulty falling asleep, dizziness, yawning, tremors, diarrhea, or constipation. Additionally, other side effects of Escitalopram 5mg Tablet may be vomiting, dry mouth, increased sweating, fatigue, fever, increase in weight, and pain in muscles and joints. Some individuals may experience delayed ejaculation, problems with erection, decreased sexual drive, and women may find it difficult to achieve orgasm.


• What is Escitalopram 5mg Tablet used for?
  Escitalopram 5mg Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders such as social phobia, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.


• Is Escitalopram 5mg Tablet safe for all age groups?
  The use of Escitalopram 5mg Tablet in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase their risk of experiencing suicidal tendencies. You should always discuss the risks and benefits of taking Escitalopram 5mg Tablet with your doctor before taking it. Remember that children younger than 12 years of age should not be given Escitalopram 5mg Tablet.


• What is the best time to take Escitalopram 5mg Tablet?
  It is usually recommended to take Escitalopram 5mg Tablet once a day in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. It's best to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.


• Can I stop taking Escitalopram 5mg Tablet on my own?
  Escitalopram 5mg Tablet should not be stopped abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Although the withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and disappear within 2 weeks, it is not recommended to stop it without consulting your doctor. You should rather consult your doctor who will reduce the dose gradually.


• What are the withdrawal symptoms one may experience?
  The withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, sleep disturbances like vivid dreams, nightmares, and inability to sleep, anxiety, headaches, burning sensations, electric shock sensations, nausea, sweating (including night sweats), restlessness or agitation, tremors, confusion, irritability, diarrhea, visual disturbances, and palpitations.


• What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Escitalopram 5mg Tablet?
  If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Escitalopram 5mg Tablet, seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital or call your doctor immediately. The symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.