Escitalopram Oral

Also sold as Escitalopram Oral Solution

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

Serious warning: WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.

What it’s used for

Escitalopram is indicated for the treatment of: major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.

How to take it

Indication and Population Recommended Dosage MDD in Adults ( 2. 1 ) Initial: 10 mg once daily Recommended: 10 mg once daily Maximum: 20 mg once daily MDD in Pediatric Patients 12 years and older ( 2.

Important warnings

Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. If it occurs, discontinue escitalopram and serotonergic agents and initiate supportive treatment ( 4 , 5.

Common side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents and young adults [ see Warnings and Precautions (5. 1) ] Serotonin syndrome [ see Warnings and Precautions(5.

Interactions

Table 6 presents clinically important drug interactions with escitalopram.

Forms & strengths

15 MG Oral Capsule · 10 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG Oral Tablet · 20 MG Oral Tablet · 1 MG/ML Oral Solution

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