{"product_id":"cipralex-10mg-tablets-28s","title":"Cipralex 10mg Tablets 28's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCipralex 10mg is a prescription antidepressant medication containing the active ingredient escitalopram\u003c\/b\u003e. It belongs to a class of drugs known as \u003cb\u003eSelective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)\u003c\/b\u003e. It is primarily prescribed to treat \u003cb\u003eMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD)\u003c\/b\u003e and various \u003cb\u003eanxiety disorders\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproved Medical Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis medication treats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMajor depressive episodes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial anxiety disorder (SAD)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePanic disorder\u003c\/b\u003e (with or without agoraphobia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe medication works directly on the central nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt \u003cb\u003eblocks the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin\u003c\/b\u003e in the brain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis increases the overall levels of active serotonin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eElevated serotonin helps to \u003cb\u003estabilize mood and lower anxiety\u003c\/b\u003e over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost side effects are mild and tend to fade after the first few weeks of treatment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFatigue or sleepiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIncreased sweating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInsomnia or sleep disturbances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDecreased sex drive or delayed orgasm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrucial Safety Rules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelayed onset\u003c\/b\u003e: It typically takes \u003cb\u003e2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e of daily use to feel a therapeutic effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo not stop abruptly\u003c\/b\u003e: Halting the medication suddenly causes severe withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, irritability, and brain zaps. Always taper down under a doctor's guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack box warning\u003c\/b\u003e: Like all SSRIs, monitor closely for any sudden changes in mood or \u003cb\u003esuicidal thoughts\u003c\/b\u003e, especially in young adults during the first few weeks of therapy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrug interactions\u003c\/b\u003e: Never combine Cipralex with \u003cb\u003eMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)\u003c\/b\u003e or drugs that affect heart rhythms, as this can trigger a life-threatening condition called \u003cb\u003eSerotonin Syndrome\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484222611756,"sku":null,"price":1725.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/cipralex-10mg-tablets-28s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}