Drug reference
escitalopram
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (SSRIs)
Mechanism of action
S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram; inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, with little or no effect on norepinephrine or dopamine reuptake
Common side effects
- Insomnia
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Ejaculation disorder
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (6)
- Diclofenac + escitalopram Major
- escitalopram + Sulpiride Major
- buspirone + escitalopram Moderate
- escitalopram + Orphenadrine Moderate
- escitalopram + Propranolol Moderate
- escitalopram + valproic acid Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is escitalopram?
escitalopram belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does escitalopram work?
S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram; inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, with little or no effect on norepinephrine or dopamine reuptake
What are the common side effects of escitalopram?
Insomnia, Somnolence, Headache, Nausea, Ejaculation disorder, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with escitalopram?
Diclofenac, Sulpiride, buspirone, Orphenadrine, Propranolol, valproic acid
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