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What Are The Uses And Side Effects Of Loxalate?

Hi I AM INTERESTED IN THE FINDINGS OF THE MEDICATION LOXALOTE WHICH WAS PRESCRIBED TO MY FATHER WHO IS IN A NURSING HOME AND HAD DEPRESSION BUT IS STILL ON THE DRUG. HOW LONG IS THE MEDICATION NEED TO BE TAKEN. DAD HAS DEMENTIA ALSO AND CANNOT TELL US HIS FEELINGS AND DOESN T TALK MUCH NOW HE IS ON THESE TABLETS. HE HAS BEEN ON THEM FOR FIVE MONTHS NOW.
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Hello,

Loxalate (which contains escitalopram) is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder and it is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. The effectiveness of a drug consists in increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain which helps maintain mental balance.

Loxalate is usually taken once a day with or without food. Patients should continue treatment for at least 6 months.

Loxalate can cause such side effects as:
nausea,diarrhea,constipation,
headache,
drowsiness,
increased sweating,
heartburn,
dry mouth,
stomach pain,
increased appetite,
excessive tiredness,
dizziness.

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What Are The Uses And Side Effects Of Loxalate?

Hello, Loxalate (which contains escitalopram) is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder and it is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors. The effectiveness of a drug consists in increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain which helps maintain mental balance. Loxalate is usually taken once a day with or without food. Patients should continue treatment for at least 6 months. Loxalate can cause such side effects as: nausea,diarrhea,constipation, headache, drowsiness, increased sweating, heartburn, dry mouth, stomach pain, increased appetite, excessive tiredness, dizziness. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help