Cipralex is a medicine that contains escitalopram, a substance that works in the brain by increasing levels of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter for well-being that, when low in concentration, can cause depression and other related diseases.
Thus, this medicine is widely used to treat various types of psychological disorders and can be purchased, with a prescription, in conventional pharmacies in the form of 10 or 20 mg tablets.
Price
The price of cipralex can vary between 50 and 150 reais, depending on the quantity of pills in the package and the dose.
What is it for
It is indicated for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, panic syndrome and obsessive compulsive disorder in adults.
How to use
The dose and duration of treatment should always be indicated by a doctor, as they vary according to the problem to be treated and the symptoms of each person. However, general recommendations indicate:
- Depression: take a single dose of 10 mg per day, which can be increased up to 20 mg; Panic syndrome: take 5 mg daily for the first week and then increase to 10 mg daily, or according to medical advice; Anxiety: take 1 tablet of 10 mg per day, which can be increased to 20 mg.
If necessary, the tablets can be divided in half, using the groove marked on one side.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects are nausea, headache, stuffy nose, decreased or increased appetite, drowsiness, dizziness, sleep disorders, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, muscle pain, tiredness, skin hives, restlessness, hair loss, excessive menstrual bleeding, increased heart rate and swelling of the arms or legs, for example.
In addition, cipralex can also cause changes in appetite that can cause the person to eat more and gain weight, gaining weight.
Generally, these symptoms are more intense in the first weeks of treatment, but they disappear over time.
Who should not take
This medication should not be used by children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as patients with abnormal heart rhythm or undergoing treatment with MAO-inhibiting drugs, such as selegiline, moclobemide or linezolid. It is also contraindicated for people with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
