Celexa S 20mg Tablet

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Information About Celexa S 20mg Tablet

Escitalopram Oxalate is the main ingredient of this medicine, which is known to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Celexa S 20mg Tablet belongs to the class of anti-depressants, which is called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Celexa S 20mg Tablet Uses

• In the treatment of Depression
• Treats Anxiety disorder
• In the treatment of Panic disorder

Celexa S 20mg Tablet Benefits

• The medicine is an anti-depressant that increases the serotonin level, a chemical messenger, in the brain. 
• It improves the overall mode of the sufferer and gradually treats depression and panic attacks associated with the illness.

How to Use a Celexa S 20mg Tablet?

Follow your healthcare professional’s advice when taking this medicine. Do not crush, break, or chew the medicine during the consumption. You can take it before, after and during the meals. Maintain a fixed schedule of the dosage. 

Celexa S 20mg Tablet Side Effects

Let us take a look at the common adverse effects of this medicine. They are mostly temporary and mild. You only need medical attention for these side effects if they do not resolve independently, even after a while.

• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Sleeplessness
• Increased Sweat
• Decreased libido, or sex drive
• Slowed ejaculation
• Anorgasmia in women, reduction in orgasm 

Caution 

• Kidney and liver patients should inform their healthcare advisor about their condition before using this medicine. It may not be safe for them. 
• Alcohol does not act well with this medicine. Avoid hazardous situations by quitting alcohol, at least for as long as the treatment is going on. 
• Driving after the dose of Celexa S 20mg Tablet can be dangerous as it affects the ability to focus. 

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Q1.What is Celexa S 20mg Tablet used for?

The medicine is used in the treatment of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and Obsessive-compulsive disorder. 

Q2. Can Celexa S 20mg Tablet Affect My sex life?

Yes. The medicine can decrease libido or sex drive, Slow down your ejaculation, and cause 

Anorgasmia in women means a reduction in orgasm. 

Q3. What class of drug does Celexa S 20mg Tab belong to?

Celexa S 20mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a type of anti-depressant. 

Q4. Can I take more than the recommended dose for better and quicker results?

No. Never take more than the recommended dose. It can be challenging and does not offer a quicker solution. 

Q5. Is it safe for pregnant women to take a Celexa S 20mg Tab?

The medicine may not be safe for the infant. So try to speak with their doctor about the effects of this medicine on the child’s health before using it. 

References

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• Escitalopram Oxalate [Product Monograph]. St-Laurent, QC: Lundbeck Canada Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 22 Jun. 2023] (online) Available from: https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/canada/products/files/cipralex_product_monograph_english.pdf 
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