Escitalopram half life

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Avatar m tn I been taking Citalopram for several years and intend to keep on taking it however I have recently come across Escitalopram and it is almost half the price here where I live. When googling it, it seems to be part of the same family. Do you think I would be able to easily change from one to the other?
Avatar f tn ( , im scared about changing my med from prozac to Escitalopram even though ive only been back on the prozac a month , im in such a pickel :( i want my life back
Avatar f tn The half-life of a drug is how long it takes for half of it to be eliminated from the bloodstream. Hope that helps.
6298176 tn?1380134459 It has a very long half life, though I can't give you specifics. The dose and how long you were on it does factor in. Your doctor should be able to help you with your questions on this.
Avatar m tn HCV for 36+ years, first knew it 1997, treated twice, had a bleed, waiting for transplant or a better treatment solution. Acholol free since 199t, but the stresses of life just keep me awake and on edge most of the time. I do it all however more and more it just seems like a job and everything is just another task. Enough of that my question is what are pro/con's on antidrepressent drugs. Is Citalopram which is sooo much less cost than Lexapro just as good for us HCV patients?
Avatar m tn 5 twice daily to hopefully treat the anxiety/panic disorder that has made my life very difficult the last few years. However I am concerned as I suffer from high blood pressure and racing heartbeat and now I am afraid to take the Lexapro as I fear its going to worsen my not so good blood pressure and heart rate. Is this a valid cause for concern?  I DONT want higher blood pressure and heart rate.  Should I continue taking the Xanax as prescribed if I dont wish to take the lexa?
Avatar n tn When discontinuing an SSRI, such as Lexapro (Escitalopram), there is a possibility of experiencing withdrawal type symptoms if abruptly stopped thus tapering would be appropriate. Symptoms of withdrawal include irritability, dizziness, sensory disturbances, headache, insomnia, confusion, anxiety, and in severe cases seizures. If you follow a tapering schedule and these symptoms still occur, resuming your previous dose with a more gradual taper should be considered.
Avatar f tn Okay... So about a week ago I was taken off Escitalopram because it completely made my life into literally a burning hell. Worse side effects ever. (Story in previous post.) i have been off for 6 days and have noticed things I had never expirienced until I took this medication. I have night sweats and panic attacks while sleeping.... My testicles and scrotum feel warm/hot and I can't seem to keep a good balance. I keep getting like.. Brain zaps. Why??!!
Avatar f tn Hi there, I've had insomnia for the past 2 and half months, due to GAD so my dr has prescribed escitalopram. I am only 22 so abit hesitant to start this. Has anyone else had the same experience? Or have tried this drug for the same reason?
2080475 tn?1332126191 decided to quit taking it on a monday felt fine all week untill sun when i went into serious withdrawl! so as far as half life im not sure? but you can bet i was back on it mon! so i guess it was in my system for 6 days after i stopped. p.s.
Avatar f tn ?? Does anyone know the Half life of SUBOXONE - Beprenorphine.? I HEARD it was 70 hours, but that's what I heard....unsure if that is even accurate?
535882 tn?1396576685 whats the half life for syntriod. about how much time does it take to build up in you and also leave your system?
634590 tn?1293774093 I remained on half doze (5mg) of regular doz (10mg) of escitalopram. It was very helpfull during tx. 3 weeks post tx, im try to stop it but it is making problems. I m feeling too much dizziness every time and affraid to walk, as i feel will fell down. How is it possible to stop AD????
Avatar f tn i have recently been perscribed 10mg Escitalopram to treat my general anxiety disorder, as well as underlying depression i have, i was just wondering if anybody knoes of any herbal substances i can take along with the Escitalopram to help me sleep as at the moment my sleep pattern is all over the place, and it makes me feel lowsy all day , any herbal sleep enchancement tablets available from the pharmacy without perscription state to not take if you are on any type of anti depressant medication
Avatar n tn A good news story. Escitalopram helped save my life. I stopped two weeks ago and yes I get a few brain zaps. No big deal. Felt ill and tired for a week. Now I have emotions again and the flood of emotions could be overwhelming if it were not for the fact I know why. My brain is functioning again and I feel great. Stick with t, it will pass. It is everything adjusting.
Avatar m tn I've got purlex(escitalopram ) 5mg subscribed by my doc , and alprazolam 0.25 mg for panic attack , i was on zoloft for 1 day !!!!!but my doc stop it because i had a very strange side effects like tachycardia ,become nervous my doc said it was Serotonin syndrome ! so thats why he changed the zoloft to purlex(escitalopram ) , am very scared to take purlex :( and any one heard about deanxit ? can i use it for panic attack ? thank you .
Avatar f tn I have noticed incredible improvements in all aspects of my life. However, this is just my experience. I wish you the best of luck!
Avatar n tn Just wondering if anybody here has ever taken Domperidone and Escitalopram. It says in the Domperidone leaflet not to take the two medications together, and some quick research online says there is a severe interaction between the two medicines. Despite this my doctor has prescribed them both to me. 30mg of Domperidone a day + 20mg of Escitalopram a day. Should I consult with my doctor about this or will I be fine? Thanks in advance.
Avatar f tn I am having a really difficult time health-wise..In recent tests (mri) they found ischaemic lesions. Anyway, I didn't take it well since I am 46 only..
Avatar f tn I have been taking Escitalopram 10mg (aka Cipralex / Lexapro) for 31 days today. For this past week Ive been having repeated very bad morning anxiety/ morning terror. I wake up in a state of panic, palpitations, difficulty breathing, hot flashes, feeling of extreme terror, and I'm afraid to start my day. This sometimes continues for 3-4 hours and improves gradually if I take my Seroquel 100mg. But some days it continues until I go to bed.
Avatar m tn after not getting a significant response on either venlafaxine or mirtazapine separately over the last year and have now commenced escitalopram in addition as this current medication regime with all to max UK doses i.e. 375mg,45mg & 20mg respectively. I've been on the escitalopram now for 5 weeks and having second thoughts about this medication thinking that i should have asked for perhaps wellbutrin.
Avatar n tn I just feel kind of weird/strange. I have been on it for about a year and a half. I also feel a little light headed if I move my eyes to fast. I called my dr. to let her know I don't have insurance coverage and if she could put me on something else, she reccomended celexa. I am hoping this will help, but me switching, will that somewhat make me feel better?? I haven't heard much about celexa.