Introduction Cipralex® is an antidepressant containing the active ingredient escitalopram. It is one of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and, by increasing serotonin levels in the central nervous system, has a stimulating and anxiety-reducing effect. In addition to its use in the treatment of severe depression, it is also prescribed for various anxiety disorders. … Cipralex
Interactions After Cipralex® is taken in tablet form, the active ingredient is metabolized in the liver and then distributed throughout the body. In the process, interactions with numerous other drugs may occur. Under no circumstances should Cipralex® be combined with MAO inhibitors (including moclobemide, selegiline, tranylcypromine). There is a risk of very serious and sometimes … Interactions | Cipralex
Fluoxetine is a drug that is mainly used to treat depressive disorders. It belongs to the group of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Compared to the tricyclic antidepressants (amitryptiline, clomipramine, nortriptyline) that have been prescribed for years in depression therapy, Fluoxetine is characterized by a significantly better tolerability and a smaller spectrum of side effects. … Fluoxetine
Active ingredient and effect Fluoxetine acts as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) at the synapses between two nerve cells of the central nervous system. To transmit signals, a nerve cell releases various neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft, which bind to receptors of another nerve cell and transmit the signal. The remaining neurotransmitters are then … Active ingredient and effect | Fluoxetine
Side effects Fluoxetine is characterized by a broad spectrum of possible side effects. However, compared to the tricyclic antidepressants that have been prescribed for years, Fluoxetine is better tolerated and (severe) side effects occur significantly less frequently. The majority of side effects during treatment with Fluoxetine occur only rarely (1 to 10 out of 10,000 … Side effects | Fluoxetine
Interaction The dosage of fluoxetine varies according to the clinical picture and can be increased progressively as therapy progresses. Fluoxetine is usually prescribed in tablet form. Fluoxetine can be taken with or between meals (with or without a glass of water). In high-dose therapy, the total daily dose can also be divided and swallowed in … Interaction | Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine and alcohol Alcohol should not be consumed while taking Fluoxetine. After intake of Fluoxetine it is metabolized in the liver. Both activation and degradation are performed by liver enzymes. This places a heavy burden on the liver in its function. Since alcohol is also metabolized via the liver, considerable interactions can occur. Both the … Fluoxetine and alcohol | Fluoxetine