Esdep 5mg Tablet

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Last updated on 17 Dec 2025 | 04:35 PM (IST)

Esdep 5mg Tablet is an antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps improve mood, relieve feelings of sadness and worry, promote relaxation, and enhance overall emotional well-being.

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Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg)

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Product introduction

Esdep 5mg Tablet helps recover from depression by improving mood and relieving anxiety and tension. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor based on the amount needed to control your symptoms. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and increase it gradually. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Doing so may make your condition worse, or you may suffer from unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and sleep disturbances.

To get the most benefit, take this medicine regularly at the same time each day. Your doctor may advise you to take it in the morning if you have trouble sleeping. It may take a few weeks before you start feeling better. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement even after 4 weeks.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased sexual drive, delayed ejaculation, and women may experience difficulties achieving orgasm. Some people may experience sleepiness after taking this medicine. Let your doctor know straight away if you develop any sudden worsening of mood or any thoughts about harming yourself.

Before taking Esdep 5mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy (seizure disorder or fits), diabetes, liver or kidney disease, any heart problems, or are currently taking medicines for depression known as MAO inhibitors. These may affect your treatment. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.

Uses of Esdep Tablet

Benefits of Esdep Tablet

Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent sadness, loss of interest, and lack of motivation in daily life. Esdep 5mg Tablet helps restore the balance of serotonin in the brain, improving mood, concentration, and emotional stability. With regular use, it reduces feelings of hopelessness and fatigue, helping individuals regain interest in activities and improving overall quality of life.

Anxiety disorder
Anxiety is a condition that causes excessive worry, nervousness, and fear that can interfere with daily life activities. Esdep 5mg Tablet helps calm overactive brain signals by balancing serotonin levels, reducing restlessness, tension, and irritability. It helps patients feel more relaxed, improves focus, and enhances emotional well-being, allowing them to manage stress better and live a more balanced life.

Side effects of Esdep Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Esdep

Decreased libido
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Fatigue
Ejaculation disorder
Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm)
Increased sweating
Sleepiness
Nausea

How to use Esdep Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Esdep 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Esdep Tablet works

Esdep 5mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of anxiety.

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Quick tips

Take Esdep 5mg Tablet in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
It can take 2-3 weeks for Esdep 5mg Tablet to start working. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Stopping the treatment suddenly can also cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, and sleep disturbance.
Some people can develop dizziness or drowsiness after taking this medicine. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Esdep 5mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Esdep 5mg Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Esdep 5mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Esdep 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Esdep 5mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Esdep 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Esdep 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Esdep with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Thioridazine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Thioridazine with Escitalopram Oxalate.

Life-threatening

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Amiodarone with Escitalopram Oxalate.

Life-threatening

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Moclobemide with Escitalopram Oxalate. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 1 week after discontinuing Escitalopram Oxalate. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Aripiprazole with Escitalopram Oxalate.

Life-threatening

Apomorphine (Sublingual route)

Do not consume Escitalopram Oxalate with Apomorphine.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for Esdep 5mg Tablet to work?

Usually, it will take about 2-4 weeks before you start feeling better, however, full benefits may take a little longer. Therefore, do not stop taking Esdep 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor if taking the medicine does not make you feel better or you feel worse even after taking the medicine.

What is Esdep 5mg Tablet used for?

Esdep 5mg Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders such as social phobia, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Is Esdep 5mg Tablet dangerous?

The use of Esdep 5mg Tablet in children, adolescents, and young adults may increase their risk of experiencing suicidal tendencies. You should always discuss the risks and benefits of taking Esdep 5mg Tablet with your doctor before taking it. Remember that children younger than 12 years of age should not be given Esdep 5mg Tablet.

Is Esdep 5mg Tablet better taken at night or in the morning?

It is usually recommended to take Esdep 5mg Tablet once a day in the morning since it can keep you awake if taken late at night. You can take it with or without food. You should prefer to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it.

Can I stop taking Esdep 5mg Tablet on my own?

Esdep 5mg Tablet should not be stopped abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Though the withdrawal symptoms are usually mild and disappear within 2 weeks, it is not recommended to stop it without consulting your doctor. You should rather consult your doctor who will reduce the dose gradually.

What are the withdrawal symptoms one may experience?

The withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, sleep disturbances like vivid dreams, nightmares and inability to sleep, anxiety, and headaches. You may also get burning sensations and electric shock sensations. Withdrawal symptoms may also include nausea, sweating including night sweats, restlessness or agitation, tremors, confusion, irritability, diarrhea, visual disturbances, and palpitations.

What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Esdep 5mg Tablet?

If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Esdep 5mg Tablet, seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital or call your doctor immediately. The symptoms of overdose dizziness, tremor, agitation, convulsion, coma, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience changes in heart rhythm, decreased blood pressure, and change in body fluid/salt balance.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylbutylamine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Selective Seretonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

References

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Esdep Tablet

Benefits of Esdep Tablet

Side effects of Esdep Tablet

How to use Esdep Tablet

How Esdep Tablet works

All substitutes for Esdep 5mg Tablet

Rexipra 5 Tablet

Stalopam 5 Tablet

Feliz-S 5 Tablet

ESCIgress 5 Tablet

S Citadep 5 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Thioridazine (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Moclobemide (Oral Route)

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Apomorphine (Sublingual route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for Esdep 5mg Tablet to work?

What is Esdep 5mg Tablet used for?

Is Esdep 5mg Tablet dangerous?

Is Esdep 5mg Tablet better taken at night or in the morning?

Can I stop taking Esdep 5mg Tablet on my own?

What are the withdrawal symptoms one may experience?

What if I accidentally take more than the recommended dose of Esdep 5mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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