Combining
Escitalopram, the (S)-enantiomer of citalopram, is a highly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Other known clinical advantages of sertraline include its minimal drug interactions
Both
Summary: Drug interactions are reported among 2,091 people who take Lexapro and Zoloft
For citalopram and escitalopram, 100 nmol/L correspond to 32
The patient's sertraline dose was increased to 150 mg/day over the course of 4 weeks with some improvement; however, she continued to experience low energy and decreased concentration that contributed to ongoing occupational problems
• Has less drug interactions than sertraline (Zoloft) • Has less side effects than paroxetine (Paxil) • Can be used in children as young as 12 years old (for depression only) • Can be taken with or without food
Taking either drug can result in side effects such as nausea, insomnia, and dry mouth
It is in the SSRI class of medications
Zoloft and Alcohol
Methylphenidate is a dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that produces altered gene expression in the forebrain; these effects partly mimic gene regulation by cocaine (dopamine/norepinephrine/serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Escitalopram is superior compared with paroxetine, which has a less favorable tolerability profile
Even though Escitalopram (Lexapro) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Paroxetine (Paxil) Sertraline (Zoloft) Vilazodone (Viibryd) and vortioxetine (Trintellix, formerly called Brintellix) are two newer Serious side effects of Lexapro that have been reported include: low blood sodium level