Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Escitalopram as follows:   Musculoskeletal side-effects Escitalopram intake carries the risk of causing seizures, especially in individuals with history of seizures. Individuals can present with sudden episodes of loss of consciousness, intense convulsions with muscle contractions, bowel and bladder incontinence. Do not ignore seizure episodes and report them to your physician promptly for any appropriate measures to be considered. Escitalopram intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Escitalopram as follows: Central nervous system side effects Escitalopram can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Escitalopram as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Escitalopram use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with escitalopram, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take escitalopram as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of escitalopram needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic use of escitalopram as follows:   Substance abuse By controlling anxiety, escitalopram can help individuals undergoing treatment for long-standing addictions, such as, substance abuse, smoking, and alcohol abuse. Panic disorders and dysphoria By allaying the fears and calming down anxiety, escitalopram can help with providing relief from premenstrual syndrome, panic disorders, and dysphoric states. Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs) Anxiety is one major component reinforcing obsessive compulsive behaviors. Escitalopram, by reducing the [...]