limiting doses of escitalopram (Cipralex)

July 2012

Health Canada now recommends limiting doses of escitalopram (Cipralex)...due to possible QT prolongation and arrhythmias.

This follows recent dose limits for citalopram (Celexa, etc).

It's not surprising since escitalopram is the S-isomer of citalopram. Citalopram contains both the S- and R-isomers.

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Infectious Diseases When to use an ORAL cephalosporin and which one
Probiotics whether to use probiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Diabetes "one size DOESN'T fit all" when choosing glycemic goals in adults with diabetes
Rheumatology Aggressive management of rheumatoid arthritis often means monitoring multiple meds
Migraine more guidance on what to use to prevent migraine
Antidepressants limiting doses of escitalopram (Cipralex)