Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worrying that is difficult to control). 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.
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Source: National Institute of Health and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.,“Escitalopram", The MedMaster™ Patient Drug Information Database, 2007, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603005.html (23 May 2007)
Warnings:
As of 7/8/2005 the FDA notified healthcare professionals about the availability of updated Healthcare Professional and Patient Information Sheets for antidepressant medications that were the subject of a June 30, 2005 Public Health Advisory issued about the risk of suicidality (suicidal thinking or behavior) in adults being treated with antidepressant medications.
As of 7/1/2005 in response to recent scientific publications that report the possibility of increased risk of suicidal behavior in adults treated with antidepressants, the FDA has issued a Public Health Advisory to update patients and healthcare providers with the latest information on this subject.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Public Health Advisory: Suicidality in Adults Being Treated with Antidepressant Medications", The FDA Saftey Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, 2005
For more information on drugs recently recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), please go to: US FDA: Recalls, Market Withdrawls and Safety Alerts.
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