Escitalopram Oxalate

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Escitalopram Oxalate

What is Escitalopram Oxalate

Escitalopram

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Escitalopram is an antidepressant medication used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by increasing the amount of the chemical serotonin in the brain. It is more potent and effective than citalopram, its parent drug. Escitalopram is also known to have fewer side effects than other drugs in its class. It works faster than other antidepressants and has a higher degree of selectivity for the serotonin transporter, which may explain its superior efficacy.

Lexapro

is the brand name

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Escitalopram Oxalate Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Lexapro

Escitalopram

2002

362

Effectiveness

How Escitalopram Oxalate Affects Patients

Escitalopram is a type of medicine called a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain and can help treat certain mental health conditions. Though it is considered to be effective faster than other SSRIs, there is still a risk of abnormal bleeding and serotonin syndrome if taken with other medications that affect the body's ability to stop bleeding. If you need to stop taking escitalopram, make sure to do it slowly over time.

How Escitalopram Oxalate works in the body

Escitalopram works by blocking the re-uptake of serotonin in the brain. This increases the amount of serotonin available in the brain, which helps reduce symptoms of depression. It does this by binding to a special site on the serotonin transporter called the orthosteric binding site. It also binds to a secondary site called an allosteric site, making it more effective than other selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. Long-term use of escitalopram will desensitize serotonin receptors, allowing for a longer-lasting effect. Escitalopram does not bind to many other receptors and any minor activity may lead to

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Escitalopram Oxalate is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. The quantity of dosage is reliant upon the method of delivery as shown in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

20.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Solution - Oral, Kit, Tablet, coated - Oral

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

20.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Solution - Oral, Kit, Tablet, coated - Oral

Depression

20.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Solution - Oral, Kit, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

Escitalopram Oxalate has five contraindications and should not be administered concurrently with the circumstances mentioned in the following table.

Escitalopram Oxalate Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Escitalopram may interact with Pulse Frequency

Long QT Syndrome

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Long QT Syndrome

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Escitalopram Oxalate.

Common Escitalopram Oxalate Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Aclidinium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Escitalopram is combined with Aclidinium.

Artemether

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Escitalopram is combined with Artemether.

Azelastine

Major

Escitalopram may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Cimetropium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Escitalopram is combined with Cimetropium.

Dronedarone

Major

Escitalopram may increase the QTc-prolonging activities of Dronedarone.

Escitalopram Oxalate Toxicity & Overdose Risk

People who overdose on escitalopram may experience dizziness, seizures, extreme drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and changes to the heart rhythm. There is no known antidote for escitalopram overdose, so treatment should focus on monitoring vital signs and providing supportive care as needed. Since escitalopram is absorbed into the body's tissues, methods such as forced diuresis, dialysis, and other treatments to remove the drug from the bloodstream are unlikely to be helpful.

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Escitalopram Oxalate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Escitalopram Oxalate?

231 active clinical trials are examining the potential of Escitalopram Oxalate to provide relief from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Depression

216 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

7 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

63 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Escitalopram Oxalate Reviews: What are patients saying about Escitalopram Oxalate?

5

Patient Review

9/23/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

I'm very pleased with how this medication has been working for me. I was struggling with anxiety and depression, but now I'm doing much better. It's important to start slowly with a lower dosage and increase as needed; results won't be immediate, so give it at least 2-3 weeks before you make any decisions!

5

Patient Review

2/9/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

After my husband died a year ago, I was able to cope for the first few months. However, as events and anniversaries came up, I became more depressed. My doctor recommended Lexapro and started me on a 5mg daily dose. I have had no side effects and can now deal with day-to-day living much better. I've actually gained 10 pounds over the past year--which is something of a relief because I lost 15 pounds in the two months after he passed away from barely eating anything.

4.3

Patient Review

8/13/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

I've been on this medication for three months. It's made me very horny and up for sex all the time, which can be great, but also a little overwhelming. I'm not sure if I should keep taking it or not.

4.3

Patient Review

6/8/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

As a student, I find this medicine incredibly helpful in managing stress and anxiety. Sometimes I do take more than recommended, but it always helps me out.

4

Patient Review

4/19/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

This treatment helps me stay level-headed and in a good space.

3.3

Patient Review

8/9/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Anxiousness associated with Depression

Withdrawal from this drug can be difficult and doctors should be consulted before quitting.

3

Patient Review

8/26/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Anxiousness associated with Depression

I swapped to this treatment about two years ago and it helped decrease my panic attacks from 20mg to 10mg. However, I recently stopped taking the medication entirely and today experienced a terrible withdrawal attack. Please don't make the same mistake I did- speak with your GP before making any changes to your dosage.

3

Patient Review

6/30/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

I've been taking this medication on and off for a few years now to help with anxiety and depression. I love how well it works, but if I miss even a dose, I have severe withdrawal symptoms like migraines and nausea.

2.7

Patient Review

11/13/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

I've been taking this medicine for almost three weeks now and I'm experiencing more panic attacks and worse headaches than before. It was hard to sleep at first, but now I'm feeling sleepy all day long.

2.7

Patient Review

2/14/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

I've been on this medication for a month now and my anxiety has only gotten worse. My doctor wants me to give it two more weeks, but I don't know if I can handle it.

2

Patient Review

4/23/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome

I have issues with bad panic attacks, so I'm always looking for treatments that can help. Unfortunately, this isn't one of them. It's made my asthma worse and I feel constantly bloated and anxious. I've tried it twice now and hated it both times.

2

Patient Review

1/31/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

I had some serious emotional ups and downs, as well as digestive problems, while taking this medication. Unfortunately, it was also ineffective in treating my condition.

1

Patient Review

6/21/2022

Escitalopram Oxalate for Depression

I would not recommend this medication to anyone. I experienced a whole host of negative side effects, including nausea, weakness, and loss of appetite. This medicine made my condition worse instead of better.
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Patient Q&A Section about escitalopram oxalate

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is escitalopram a form of Xanax?

"While both drugs may cause some of the same side effects, they are in different drug classes. Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), while Xanax is a benzodiazepine."

Answered by AI

Is Lexapro escitalopram oxalate?

"The drug Lexapro is available in either tablet or liquid form. The tablets come in three different strengths (5mg, 10mg, 20mg) and are round with a film coating. The 10 and 20mg tablets are also scored so they can be easily broken in half if needed."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Escitalopram Oxalate

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Psilocybin-assisted CBT for Depression

21 - 60
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The primary objectives of this clinical investigation are to (1) determine the acceptability and feasibility of joining psilocybin-assisted therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy (PA-CBT) for patients with depression, (2) optimize CBT to most effectively integrate the psilocybin experience with psychotherapy and (3) examine the clinical benefit of psilocybin as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for major depressive disorder. This study is a randomized, two-arm, fixed dose trial that will test the feasibility, acceptability, and participant and therapist adherence to PA-CBT. Both treatment arms will receive two doses of psilocybin (10mg and then 25mg, separated by one month). In Phase II, participants will be randomized (1:1) to either a 12-session PA-CBT or a 6-session standard psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) condition (3 hours of preparation plus 3 hours of supportive therapy integration following the psilocybin experiences).

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

UCLA Semel Institute

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Deaf CBT-TS for Suicide Risk

18+
All Sexes
Rochester, NY

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a short, Zoom-based intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking for Deaf Individuals (Deaf CBT-TS) can change beliefs about mental health treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors in Deaf adults with untreated mental health or alcohol use problems. It will also see if Deaf CBT-TS may reduce suicide risk and explore factors that may increase the effectiveness of Deaf CBT-TS. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase positive beliefs about treatment and increase treatment-seeking behaviors? * Does Deaf CBT-TS increase hope and reduce mental health symptoms, suicide ideation, and alcohol use? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for individuals with less cultural stress compared to those with high levels of cultural stress? * Is Deaf CBT-TS more effective for Deaf individuals in residential areas with more Deaf resources than those with less Deaf resources? Researchers will compare individuals who complete Deaf CBT-TS to those on a waitlist to see if Deaf CBT-TS works to increase positive beliefs about treatment and treatment-seeking behaviors. Participants will: * Complete a baseline assessment including demographic information, measures of hope, general mental health and functioning, alcohol use, suicide ideation, cultural stress, and beliefs about treatment. * Receive Deaf CBT-TS (2 sessions) or be placed on a waitlist with the option of receiving Deaf CBT-Ts after 4 months * Complete two follow-up assessments in 2 and 4 months.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Rochester Medical Center

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Psychotherapy for Depression

18 - 65
Female
Hamilton, Canada

The RESPOND trial explores the link between early life adversity and later life depressive symptoms. The investigators have designed a new psychological therapy tailored to address the symptoms that can be caused by difficult experiences in early life. These symptoms include low mood, emotional dysregulation, and distressing thoughts and beliefs related to difficult or traumatic experiences. The investigators would like to see if this new therapy helps people feel better. The investigators are also studying the biological changes that can occur as a result of early life adversity, and how this therapy may influence those changes. To do this, The investigators ask questions about participants' physical and mental health and take blood samples.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Sheryl Green, PhD

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Stepped Care Treatment for Anxiety

7 - 17
All Sexes
Houston, TX

Childhood anxiety disorders (CAD) are common and impairing. Family based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is efficacious in treating CAD. Yet, many children do not receive care due to barriers such as limited provider availably, high treatment costs, and constrained family resources (e.g., time). To combat these barriers, other treatment methods have been developed. The stepped care treatment models maximize resources by providing low-intensity, low-cost interventions as a first time treatment, while stepping up care for those needing more intensive treatment. Specifically, a stepped care model for CAD that begins with a parent-focus intervention has great promise to deliver efficacious and cost-effective treatment without having to engage the child. While stepped care approaches show promise in treating CAD with comparable efficacy to standard CBT, there remains a large research-to-practice gap. The stepped care model for CAD that begins with a parent-focused intervention has yet been explored, and very little is known about intervention mediators that explain mechanisms of change. This research is being done to improve the reach and quality of services using a stepped care model, offering an affordable and practical solution to the widespread gap in youth mental health care.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Baylor College of Medicine

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High-Dose tDCS for Depression

18 - 70
All Sexes
Charleston, SC

In this study, investigators are testing whether a higher dose of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can be safely used in people with depression. Participants will come to the Brain Stimulation Lab and receive mild electrical stimulation through electrodes placed on their scalp. The study begins with a safety run-in, where the first few participants will receive stimulation at gradually increasing levels (2, 4, and 6 milliamps) while being closely monitored. If no serious side effects are found, later participants will receive repeated 6 milliamp sessions for 5 days total. Investigators will check skin comfort, mood, and overall tolerability after each session.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

MUSC Brain Stimulation Lab

Clayton Olash, MD

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Peer-Delivered Behavioral Activation for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Detroit, MI

Low-income individuals have limited access to evidence-based interventions for mental health. Peer recovery specialists, individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance use problems, have the potential to increase access to evidence-based interventions for individuals from low-resource communities, particularly when trained and supervised in models that are acceptable and feasible in these communities. This study will examine the effectiveness and implementation potential of a peer-delivered evidence-based intervention (Behavioral Activation) among individuals receiving services from a community-based treatment setting providing integrated physical and behavioral healthcare.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Detroit Recovery Project

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