Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ESCITALOPRAM - ORAL Pronounced: (es-sye-TAL-oh-pram) Warning Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions,... Read more »
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