Q & A

Depression

Answers to key questions from experts here at Lundbeck

Here are answers to some of the most common questions concerning Cipralex. For more specific questions, we invite you to Ask an Expert here at Lundbeck. Our Medical Advisers are always happy to help.

Does escitalopram have a more rapid onset of action than citalopram in terms of symptom relief?

Escitalopram achieves a significant separation from placebo, significantly faster than...

Is escitalopram better than citalopram in severely depressed patients?

Lam et al., (2006) have documented in a meta analysis, that escitalopram have increased effect in more severe...

Is escitalopram better than comparators in severe depression?

Kennedy et al (2006) have documented in a meta analysis that...

Is escitalopram efficacious in children/adolescents?

At present, no studies on escitalopram have been conducted in this patient group. Lundbeck does not...

Is escitalopram efficacious in severe depression?

Escitalopram efficacy in severe depression, defined as MADRS ≥30, has consistently been demonstrated in meta-analyses...

Is escitalopram efficacious in the elderly?

The efficacy of escitalopram in the treatment of elderly patients with MDD has been demonstrated...

Is escitalopram efficacious in the long-term treatment of depression?

Chronic (long-term) illness is normally considered to be of more than 3 months duration. A study by Colonna demonstrates...

Is escitalopram more efficacious than citalopram?

Placebo-controlled studies show that escitalopram is effective in the treatment of depression and...

Published: 06/10/2006 Last updated: 27/07/2010