Q & A

Treatment of new patients

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.

At what time of day should escitalopram be taken?

Escitalopram should be taken once daily, with or without food...

Does escitalopram work faster than citalopram?

Yes, based on clinical results, escitalopram appears to offer earlier symptom relief than citalopram. In the overall analysis of...

How quickly will my patient be feeling better?

For antidepressants, it is generally claimed that 2–4 weeks treatment is necessary to...

If a patient does not respond to citalopram, is there any chance that they will respond to escitalopram?

Yes, clinical studies indicate that escitalopram 10–20 mg offers superior efficacy compared to...

What is the standard dose of escitalopram?

Clinical depression studies show that escitalopram 10 mg/day (both as a starting dose and as a maintenance dose) is...

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