Escitalopram

​Escitalopram belongs to a class of medications known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat symptoms of depression (low mood) such as:

• Feeling sad
• Feeling hopeless or useless
• Feeling bad about yourself
• Thoughts of ending your life
• Poor sleep, energy or appetite.

It may also be used to treat symptoms of anxiety such as:

• Feeling constantly worried and unable to do anything about it
• Very fast heartbeat
• Uncontrolled shaking of body parts such as hands (tremors)
• Sweating
• Nervousness

This medication may be used for obsessive- compulsive disorders, eating disorders and other conditions. Check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure why you are given this medication.