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Depression

Answers to key questions about Cipralex (escitalopram).

Here are answers to some of the most common questions concerning Cipralex (escitalopram). For more specific questions, we invite you to ask an expert at Lundbeck. Our Medical Advisors 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...

How does escitalopram compare to citalopram in the treatment of severe depression?

How does escitalopram compare to other antidepressants in the treatment of severe depression?

Kennedy et al. (2009) have documented in a meta analysis that...

Is escitalopram efficacious in severe depression?

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

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: 15/11/2011