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

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

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

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

210 Actively Recruiting

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

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

8 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

62 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, 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 Therapy for Depression and Alcoholism

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and efficacy of psilocybin assisted Therapy (PAT) in individuals with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the feasibility and safety of administering PAT in adults with MDD-AUD by evaluating recruitment, retention, tolerability, and safety? Researchers will compare the psilocybin (25 mg) and placebo groups to see if there are any significant differences in frequency of dropouts or serious adverse events. Participants will: * be randomized to receive either psilocybin (25 mg) or placebo * visit the site (in-person and remotely) for a total of 14 times to complete study tasks * receive psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) at five various timepoints

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Ketogenic Diet and Neuromodulation for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with personalized, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) produces greater reductions in depressive symptoms than iTBS combined with a standard healthy diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression. The trial also aims to determine whether participants can feasibly follow a ketogenic diet during an accelerated iTBS treatment course and whether the diet produces measurable changes in ketone levels. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether the combined intervention: 1. Reduces depressive symptoms 2. Increases circulating ketone levels 3. Is feasible and tolerable during accelerated iTBS treatment Participants will begin either a KD or a Canadian Food Guide-aligned diet (CFGD) with a 3-week dietary lead-in period, after which they will undergo a course of personalized, accelerated iTBS while continuing their assigned diet. Before and after the iTBS treatment course, participants will complete clinical assessments, provide blood samples for metabolic testing, and undergo MRI scans to assess brain connectivity. Ketone levels will be measured daily throughout the 12-week dietary intervention. Within-group and between-group differences will be compared to characterize changes in clinical outcomes, metabolism, and brain functioning.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Lumateperone for Depression and Childhood Trauma

21 - 70
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The purpose of this clinical research study is to understand how effective and safe an investigational study drug called lumateperone is and whether it works to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and early life trauma. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: To assess the efficacy of lumateperone 42 mg administered once daily compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder and early life abuse. Aim 2: To assess neurocircuitry encoding of threat and reward learning as predictors of lumateperone response and as mechanisms of treatment action, and assess the change from pre-dose to post-dose of task-evoked brain activation.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Health Discovery Building

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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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Icalcaprant for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Walnut Creek, CA

Major depressive disorder (MDD; depression) is a mood disorder that causes a continued feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is a common and serious illness that can cause both emotional and physical symptoms such as feelings of sadness, irritability, not being able to focus on activities, tiredness, changes in eating habits, and aches and pains. This study will assess the changes in disease activity and adverse events of oral Icalcaprant in adult participants with major depressive disorder who are currently experiencing a major depressive episode (MDE). Icalcaprant is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of depressive episodes in adult participants with major depressive disorder. Participants are placed in 1 of 3 groups, called treatment arms. There is a 1 in 3 chance that a participant will be assigned to placebo treatment. Around 195 adult participant with major depressive disorder will be enrolled in approximately 35 sites in North America. Participants will receive oral capsules of Icalcaprant or matching placebo once daily for 6 weeks, with a 30-day safety follow-up. There may be a higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Sunwise Clinical Research /ID# 277555 (+23 Sites)

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