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History Of Taking Different Dosage Than Prescribed Of Tablet Nexito. Possible Side Effects?

Hello,
My mom who is 58 years old was prescribed nexito 10mg 1 tab for 5 days, 1.5 tab for next 5 days and nexito 20mg for next 10 days.She has taken 1 tab of nexito 10 and one tab of nexito 30 for last 3 days. What are the possible effects. Should we consult the doctor immediately. She was put on this tab for first time three days back.
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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Hello,
NEXITO ( ESCITALOPRAM ) is used for treatment of depression and is generally started with dose of 10 mgnand then increased gradually.
Since you have started with a high dose of 40 mg,it can cause side effcts like nausea,vomiting,diarrhoea,drowsiness,fatigue,excitement,fast heart beats etc.
You must immediately consult your doctor and if the patient is restless and agitated,then it would be better to go to ER immediately.
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History Of Taking Different Dosage Than Prescribed Of Tablet Nexito. Possible Side Effects?

Hello, NEXITO ( ESCITALOPRAM ) is used for treatment of depression and is generally started with dose of 10 mgnand then increased gradually. Since you have started with a high dose of 40 mg,it can cause side effcts like nausea,vomiting,diarrhoea,drowsiness,fatigue,excitement,fast heart beats etc. You must immediately consult your doctor and if the patient is restless and agitated,then it would be better to go to ER immediately. Thanks