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Citabel is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Citabel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Citabel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Citabel safe for pregnant women?
Citabel may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Citabel again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Citabel safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Citabel may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Citabel should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Citabel on the Kidneys?
Citabel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citabel on the Liver?
Citabel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Citabel on the Heart?
Side effects of Citabel rarely affect the heart.
Citabel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citabel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citabel habit forming or addictive?
Citabel does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Citabel as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Citabel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Citabel is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citabel
You can take Citabel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citabel
Consuming Citabel with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Citabel is used in the treatment of anxiety. It has been found to be very effective in reducing anxiety in the patients.
No, Citabel is not addictive. It has not been reported to cause addiction among those who are taking it.
No, Citabel should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Citabel is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Citabel is used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It has been found to be effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder alone or in combination with psychotherapy.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 520-522
