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FAQs

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's compromises of two medicines, namely: Escitalopram and Etizolam. Escitalopram comes into the category of medications known as 'selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs', and works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Etizolam comes into the category of 'benzodiazepine (BDZ)', which works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.
$nme does not affect any contraception, including emergency pills or combined pill.
It takes about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better. It is advised not to stop this medicine without consulting your doctor as may lead to unpleasant side-effects.
S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's is not advised in cases if a person is allergic to S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's, has epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes,  sexual disorders, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, bleeding or clotting disorders,  or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors (such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline), or problems with alcohol or other prescription drugs. It should not be given to a person having a low heart rate along with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, pregnant women, trying to get pregnant, breastfeeding, having eye problems such as glaucoma. In diabetics, it can cause difficulty in keeping stable blood sugar levels.
Certain side-effects of S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's can be dealt with simple tips such as if you experience dry mouth, you can chew sugar-free gum or take sugar-free sweets. If you are sweating a lot while taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's, wear loose clothing, and use a strong antiperspirant. If you cannot sleep after taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's, prefer to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances. If you feel sleepy after taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's, avoid taking it in the evening and limit your alcohol intake. If you feel tired or weak after taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's, sit or lie down until you feel better. If you feel that the side-effects are worsening, please consult your doctor.
Taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's in more than the recommended dose can cause unpleasant side-effects such as dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, vomiting, changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.
Initially, S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's can make you feel less hungry, which can make you lose weight. After some days, you might gain weight as your appetite returns. If you experience too much weight loss or gain, please consult your doctor.
S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's should be taken as per the advice of your doctor. Once you start feeling better, you might have to continue it for several months to prevent returning symptoms. Your doctor will advise you on how much time you need to continue S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's depending upon your symptoms' type and severity.
S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's should be preferably taken in the morning as taking it at night can keep you awake till late. It is better to take it at a fixed time.
In case you miss a dose of S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's, do not take a double dose of S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's. If you remember the missed dose before sleeping, take it at that time and take S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's at the same time the next day, which were you taking earlier. If you remember the missed dose the next day, leave the skipped dose, and continue with the next dose.
Yes, it is essential to inform your doctor if you plan to get pregnant and are taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's. It is not advised to take this medicine in pregnancy as it might pose a risk to the unborn baby. However, please consult your doctor before you stop taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's as the sudden stoppage of this medicine can lead to unpleasant side-effects.
S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's may make you feel dizzy or drowsy, so consuming marijuana (cannabis) will worsen these side effects.

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Alcohol

Caution

Taking alcohol with a S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's is not recommended to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's is not recommended in pregnancy. However, if you were already taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's before becoming pregnant, do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. It can pose a small risk of problems for an unborn baby. Your doctor might prescribe you S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's in pregnancy depending upon your condition, as it is important to stay well in pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's passes into breast milk in minimal amounts and might cause side effects in breastfed babies. It can be prescribed if the baby is healthy. However, if after taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's, the baby isn't feeding well as usual or is sleeping a lot more than normal, please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Driving after taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's is not recommended as it may cause drowsiness and interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required. Please consult your doctor.

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Children

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S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

About S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's comes into the category of medicines known as 'antidepressants', primarily used to treat depression and other mental health conditions, including anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Depression is a mood disorder that affects day to day life of a person. A person may have symptoms such as feeling sad or feeling lost and might have mood swings. Anxiety is defined as an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and symptoms like increased blood pressure. Anxiety disorder also includes panic disorder which is characterized by sudden feelings of terror. In Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a person feels the need to think or perform things repeatedly.

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's compromises of two medicines, namely: Escitalopram and Etizolam. Escitalopram comes into the category of medications known as 'selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs', and works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Etizolam comes into the category of 'benzodiazepine (BDZ)', which works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

You can take S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience decreased or increased appetite, weight gain, pain, sweating, fatigue, or high fever. Most of these side effects of S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's of your own, as it may lead to unpleasant side effects. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes,  sexual disorders, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, bleeding or clotting disorders,  or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors (such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline), or problems with alcohol or other prescription drugs. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's.

Uses of S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's

Depression, Mental health conditions like anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's compromises of two medicines, namely: Escitalopram and Etizolam. Escitalopram comes into the category of medications known as 'selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs', and works by increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for improving mood and physical symptoms of depression. It is also responsible for relieving symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Etizolam comes into the category of 'benzodiazepine (BDZ)', which works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. Both, in combination, provide overcoming depression.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Anxiety
  • Dizziness
  • Yawning
  • Tremors
  • Restlessness
  • Feeling sleepy
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Difficulties falling asleep
  • Blocked or runny nose (sinusitis)
  • Increased or decreased appetite
  • A decreased or increased appetite

Drug Warnings

Taking S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's should be avoided in patients having epilepsy (Brain disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures), impaired liver or kidney function, diabetes, decreased level of sodium in the blood, tendency to develop bleedings or bruises easily, patients receiving electroconvulsive treatment, having coronary heart disease, suffering or have suffered from heart problems or have recently had a heart attack, having a low resting heart rate, prolonged severe diarrhoea, and vomiting (Being sick) or using diuretics (water tablets), experiencing a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, collapse, or dizziness on standing up, which may indicate abnormal functioning of the heart rate, having or previously had eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EscitalopramAmiodarone
Severe
EscitalopramDuloxetine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENELZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention, like driving when on this drug.
  • An abrupt stoppage of S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while on this medication, as it can lead to dangerous side effects.
  • S-Citapad EZ Tablet 10's is unsafe for usage if you're pregnant or are planning to get pregnant. Discuss with your doctor in such situations about changing/replacing the medicine with safer alternatives.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regular exercise can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep.
  • Find humour in your daily life. Try to watch light-hearted shows to help relieve stress.
  • You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating many simple carbohydrates in processed foods.
  • Herbs like turmeric, ginger, and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including these stuff in meals can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.
  • Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt, and high fat intake. Especially transfat may help also help reduce inflammation.
  • You can include antioxidants in your daily diet, like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.