Just started 5 days ago with escitalopram i think i already feel a positive effect.
@rgarcia2418
8 ай бұрын
Amazingly well-presented information. I have been looking to finally "give in" to taking medication for the depressive/anxiety symptoms I've had since a child. My reluctance to go on medications like these was more culturally based which looked at a person resorting to ("mental medications") as weak. Unfortunately, I've had M.D.s refuse to prescribe opting that I should exercise and eat a well-balanced diet instead. I'm going to my newer family internist tomorrow and I will ask for a prescription for Lexapro. I'm hoping he'll agree to do it.
@mmberry1231
2 жыл бұрын
Was on lexapro for years and loved it. Restarted it later and about lost my mind with side effects. Now I feel like a medical Guinea pig while trying to get my anxiety under control again. Love your videos as they have been very informative. Thank you
@User_85923
Жыл бұрын
I had this SAME ISSUE! When I first started it, it seemed to be working great. Pretty much NO side effects whatsoever at 10mg per day. This was like 3 years ago. Thought I was feeling better so I tapered off with no issues. Well, my anxiety is back in full force so I tried taking again about 3 months ago at 5mg, the side effects the first night were horrific. WHY WHY WHY! LOL
@mmberry1231
Жыл бұрын
@@User_85923 I ended up pushing through the side effects and it’s been getting more and more effective daily. Good days and bad days, but the good is starting to outweigh the bad. This process is sooooo annoying and long, but I’d def push through if you can. Good luck!
@User_85923
Жыл бұрын
@@mmberry1231 it’s VERY annoying. And I’m such a baby when it comes to taking medicine, especially when I receive unwanted side effects. I’m sure I’ll end up trying again because living in my little boxed in safe zone is no way to live.
@king-hi7fu
Жыл бұрын
What are the side effects you a experienced?
@catta_h
Жыл бұрын
Did they check your heart? Nobody told me to do ECG Until years ago showed the side effect of the long QT I was happy with the medicine too now I am Sad because isn’t good to have a long QT for a medicine. Any antidepressant can provoke this but still some with less risk
@MrSparklespring
Жыл бұрын
Citalopram is prescribed more because it's way cheaper than the other one. In Belgium I pay 5 euro out of my own pocket for 98 tablets. Concerning my depression episodes since the eighties, I consider Citalopram the best anti-depressant for me, ever prescribed. I can lead a 'normal' life now. Like all anti-depressant, first month you feel like a zombie, but after it becomes much better.
@sandrasalters906
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on 3A4 inhibitors and inducers? Your videos are very helpful. Thank you and please keep them coming!
@LevelheadedMind
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you find the videos useful. Yes, I can make a video on inducers and inhibitors of the CYP enzymes, I talk about it in other videos as well. But having a specific video about it is a good idea. Thank you!
@r.w3056
8 күн бұрын
This was a great video. Thankyou
@mikeythedistasteful
9 ай бұрын
I was really excited to be on citalopram when I first started because of how well I slept but now that I’m happy and anxiety free, I’m just always tired. Giving Zoloft a shot next after the taper off/on, hopefully that changes things.
@junkyarddogjyd347
5 ай бұрын
just a note, the isomer can be thought of the "handedness", sort of like how the shapes of our left and right hands are mirror images of each other, therefore a left sided glove won't fit on a right hand. the shapes of citalopram and escitalopram are isomers, or mirror images of each other
@Pritoriano
Жыл бұрын
Hello doctor, please tell me Escitolopram (Lexapro), is it better to take it in the morning or at night?, and at what dosage is it better to start taking the medicine?
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
I'm a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. For most people lexapro is best taken in the morning. However, for some people it makes them sleepy so they take it at night. Either way, just make sure to take it around the same time each day.
@brendasimmons9045
Жыл бұрын
I am nearly 84 and my doctor put me on 20mg citalopram daily. Is this safe for my she? I cried all the time beforehand.
@rogueerised979
2 ай бұрын
Great videos! Much appreciated, the psychiatrists I have seen don't want to talk about any details. Just low mood & depressed take this. Byeee
@EJ-jf3ye
Жыл бұрын
I've been taking citalopram 20mg for six years but have noticed just how sedated it makes me feel. How different do you think escitalopram would make me feel
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
Esciralopram is less sedating than citalopram.
@Jehad_Alfayez
Жыл бұрын
Does it affect testosterone and muscle development? When the side effects gone?
@GAB-f1f
18 күн бұрын
I am curently lexapro since 7 month for anxiety. It works well on me but it also causes me insomnia... Should i try to switch to citalopram as it has a little sedative effect? Or it won't be enough to get back a good sleep and i should directly try another antidepressant like sertraline?
@stevemarx6204
2 ай бұрын
Hey beautiful lady I’ve been dealing with an agitated irritable depression what would be a good SSRI to treat that please ?Im going to see my doc soon!Thank you
@Sabsterjoon
Жыл бұрын
Superb video!
@ScottPolubinski
3 ай бұрын
It definitely was, very informative.
@jeaninegardiner1463
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, you explain it so well, thank you! I take Zytomil/Essitalopram and I find it makes me constipated. I been taking it for about 3 months now.. when will the constipation subside?
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
Discuss this with your provider as it will most likely not subside. You may need to increase your fiber and water intake.
@eksjun3207
Жыл бұрын
use a teaspoon of milk sugar daily
@BigDaddyBostin
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Chris-km6iw
Жыл бұрын
I really love your videos!! Can you please make a video on agomelatine?
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
That medication is banned in the US, however, I'll consider it since many people have asked about it.
@Bilmonis
Жыл бұрын
Actually in my case escitalopram gave me the worst sexual dysfunction among the few ADs I tried. Many people won't spontaneously report SSRI-related sexual dysfunction, because they don't like to talk about that. But things change when you ask them specifically. From 10% it becomes at least 50%. It doesn't mean you don't have a sex life anymore, but you have to adapt: it takes longer to reach orgasm, and sex drive can be reduced.
@humaidalshamsi8644
3 ай бұрын
Belive me celexa much better
@GG1-h2i
9 ай бұрын
Celexa is less activating than Lexapro but is Lexapro less activating than Zoloft? Or are zoloft and Lexapro both gonna be about the same in that respect? Thanks!
@nile707
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative and very useful video. I just have one request, please remove background music. That is very unpleasant.
@ashleyevans7497
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@LevelheadedMind
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sardarizharbaloch1732
Ай бұрын
Hellow. Mam I am suffering from disease which even i dont know ,as im not able to realise what is happening around me whether it is a happy moment or sad. Recently one of the doctor has told me that it is type of depression in which patient is unable to realise anything and he prescribed me tablet citalex( escilopram) 10 mg along with the combination of mirtazipine 15 mg ... However, probably five days have been passed i am taking the dozes of these medicine on time but tyranny is that still I hv not noticed a minor change ,mam i am limbo either to carry pn this course or shun the usage of these medicine ...Your suggestion in this regard is required❤
@bestymusic4845
Жыл бұрын
I struggle with depression and insmonia could citalpram help with this ?? Thanks George
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
It can for many patients since it has sedating effect.
@ranajamil5894
Жыл бұрын
Very well, excellent way of elaborating. It seems You are a good professor of psychatery, if possible make a video on Evocalam tab thank u very much
@holliswebb1800
Ай бұрын
i'm taking citalopram and zyprexa. is that a probelm?
@alexanderh.6603
9 ай бұрын
Hello, Is it possible to develope .anic like symptoms on a 5 mg does of lexapro? After 3 months it wakes me up at night with panic, no focus, agitated and just wired. If the magnesium it cause a lot of speed like symptoms in me. Does 2.5mg work or just ween off it and do lamictal? Ty
@thebeginning2595
Ай бұрын
I’m on 10 mg celexa I’ve been on it for about a year now and still trying to figure out if it’s best at night or mornings 😢
@debbieazz113
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information.
@JohnnyBoyMobStory
10 ай бұрын
Hello, tell me the dosage of Escitalopram 10mg is safe, can I get serotonin syndrome?
@paintinout3709
6 ай бұрын
You can't
@BadCane
3 ай бұрын
@@paintinout3709 how does serotonin syndrome happen?
@jpartin4637
2 жыл бұрын
You do a good job. I am in Psych NP school and these videos help.
@LevelheadedMind
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am glad you are finding the videos helpful.
@kobbycoded4475
2 жыл бұрын
Please can you take Sertraline with Nebivolol?..and can you cut film coated Sertraline 50mg in half
@dorothybeveridge3133
Жыл бұрын
Hi . Can you advise me please. Iv been on cytalopram 10mg for about 6 weeks, then I was put up to a 10mg a& a half , I’m now on 20mg for a week but I feel I’m getting more anxiety & my body feels more tense. Will I just have to give it time or talk to a doctor. I have an appointment next week with my doctor. Please reply me as I just want my life back. Thank you . X
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
Talk to your provider, you may be experiencing adverse effects.
@tiktak9827
Жыл бұрын
I took escitalopram a few years ago. I am now prescribed citalopram. Is there a high probability that I will react differently to this drug since escital helped me in the past? 🤨🤨
@divreenable
Жыл бұрын
I wanna know the same thing
@tiktak9827
Жыл бұрын
@@divreenable I asked the doctor about it and he said there was no clear answer. Everyone reacts differently, even to the same medication they have taken in the past. 😐
@divreenable
Жыл бұрын
@@tiktak9827 I’ve had that experience before but are they similar in their efficiency ?
@GG1-h2i
9 ай бұрын
what were the main differences for you when taking lexapro and then celexa??
@tiktak9827
9 ай бұрын
@@GG1-h2i I felt more energized after escitolapram. Overall, I also felt it was more efficient. But each episode is different.
@creaturanoctis
5 ай бұрын
I am probably starting escitalopram in a few weeks. I am first having an ECG though, because I was told (and also read in every description of it online) that it can definitely prolong your QT intervals, just like Citalopram. I have a benign heart rhythm disorder called AVNRT which sometimes causes my heart to race suddenly for short or longer periods of time (I am on a medication for this), and because of this I am naturally very concerned when it comes to heart related issues. But since appearantly many SSRI's can prolong your QT intervals I decided to give it a chance anyway. At least, if my ECG comes back clear.
@ranjithramana7984
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Doctor this is Ranjith from India i have been on antidepressants since 9 years and also on benzo ....in before antidepressants i was very creative,i was poet, lyricist,speaker, singer, dancer...but when I started benzo and antidepressants gradually i lost everything...is there any help
@LevelheadedMind
2 жыл бұрын
I've answered your question in a previous video. I wish you all the best!
@nativechique7589
2 ай бұрын
Probabky slowly wean off a few
@thesilentcartographer5273
11 ай бұрын
Can you immediately switch from Celexa to Lexapro?
@LevelheadedMind
11 ай бұрын
Yes, they are essentially the same medication. Most people can tolerate a direct switch over.
@john-bo9ve
7 ай бұрын
i read recently that 20mg of citalopram-contains 10mg of EScitalopram. is that right?@@LevelheadedMind
@Polecat-qz5om
2 ай бұрын
@@LevelheadedMindgood bc i want off this wierd garbage
@nativechique7589
2 ай бұрын
@@LevelheadedMindis there a chance side effects will be different compared to one or the other
@ColinAICollabs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@fugeesazaro7535
23 күн бұрын
I’m taking escitalopram for 2 years now but I’m completely lost in everything it’s worst than before.. Tell people the truth
@catta_h
Жыл бұрын
I take 10 mg of escitalopram and still have the long QT( healthy heart genetically after checked at the cardiologist) iv been long on antidepressants and on this one 15 years but I am considering a change. I know won’t be easy
@galdutro
8 ай бұрын
Did you experience any symptoms that prompted your cardiologist checkup? I started 15mg (no titration) of escitalopram and my resting heart rate dropped by 12bpm over 5 days. My psychiatrist decided to half my dosage to 7.5mg, and my resting heart rate has partially gone back to normal. Now reading your comment it makes me wonder if the bradycardia was more than a low heart rate.
@catta_h
8 ай бұрын
@@galdutro Hi well I went there only because the long QT was detected in a routine check (no symptoms at all). Now I am in 5 mg. The psychiatrist didn’t t want to change the medicine after 15 years he said to don’t worry too much but at the cardiologist he did the sport ECG and there you can see the risk when you are working out. He told me to wear Apple Watch and to don’t go beyond 120 BPM. To keep it under. Over it isn’t good. I didn’t a new check with the 5 mg. It annoys me because I don’t wanna change medicine that’s so hard to find a good one. When I do sport I check my heart beat as the cardiologist said. My sister is psychiatrist and she tells me most patients taking this meds and others have long QT. Also antibiotics can give it. If you have long QT for whatever reason some antibiotics are bad for it. The resting heart BPM are normal the long QT shows up with the ECG and this side effect is more in women!! Men are lucky on this
@catta_h
8 ай бұрын
@@galdutro no symptoms. I did an electrocardiogram and showed up. Currently take 5mg and cardiologist wanted a change of medicine but psychiatrist said no needed. Cardiologist told me to be careful when I make sport to don’t go over 120 bmp that’s it
@2O2ORam15OO
4 ай бұрын
Man this video was a mind twist, wish you would have just said Lexapro and Celexa lol
@LevelheadedMind
4 ай бұрын
Sorry about that.
@leeavery4044
Жыл бұрын
I'm carrying a prescription round with me. I can't do this. I don't want to be a zombie.
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
Have you tried a natural approach or looked into root causes? I agree medications are not always the answer and may cause more harm than good. If you'd like to consult with me use this link bit.ly/mhcoaching_initial
@dorothybeveridge3133
Жыл бұрын
I always don’t have an appetite.
@isakisak2748
2 жыл бұрын
if escitalopram is pure version of citalopram and way better than it.. then why they prescribe citalopram ?
@LevelheadedMind
2 жыл бұрын
As I stated in my final thoughts, Citalopram is very useful for patients who have issues with falling asleep and have depression and anxiety. That is when I will use it over Escitalopram since it will have a better effect on sleep.
@jayton580
2 жыл бұрын
@@LevelheadedMind can u do a video on pristiq? Just been prescribed 50mg daily for social phobia and just curious how my doctor decided to to use desvenlafaxine
@cuntsneverdie-theysurvive
Жыл бұрын
@@LevelheadedMind I feel really sleepy in the day because of Celexa it reducing my sex drive is good I like that it can take all my sex drive away from me I would want that sex dive has been nothing but trouble in my life but it making me sleepy I don't like and plus the doctor gave me crazy strong sleeping tablet that together with Alexa nocks me out stone cold and I don't feel like waking up from bed until night by then it's time for the next dose of hell my doctor forces me to take both Celexa and Lexapro I'm medicated to the sky
@Jakey4000
Жыл бұрын
@@jayton580 all I know is I'm jealous, I was on desvenlafaxine in Australia, it was great, then I went back home and they didn't have it... still miss that SNRI
@aratneerg3699
Жыл бұрын
Cheaper and it may do the trick.
@drrafiquebhatti2019
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@athulraj3788
Жыл бұрын
Nexito maximum dose?
@obstn81
7 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Just a note for you, the music in the background of your voiceover is very distracting and adds nothing to the quality of your video video.
@junkyarddogjyd347
5 ай бұрын
I like the music!
@ramukaka6805
Жыл бұрын
How much time will sideffect nausea settle
@LevelheadedMind
Жыл бұрын
Usually within 1 week.
@ramukaka6805
Жыл бұрын
@@LevelheadedMind thanks
@Safeofficial
4 ай бұрын
Pssd?
@CarlSmith-ri2yf
Жыл бұрын
how long do citalpram side effects last ??
@MrSparklespring
Жыл бұрын
For me when I started taking them a month to 6 weeks.
@tanthaman
Жыл бұрын
You are gorgeous
@janekendrick7257
4 ай бұрын
I can't listen to you or focus on what you're saying with that intrusive music playing. I need info not 'entertainment'.
@Bruce-mq9mc
4 ай бұрын
Lexapro definitely have the potential to deal with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, it really helped me alot and below where l got mine..👇👇
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