Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate
Written By Dr. Swati MishraLast updated 06 Mar 2020 | 07:08 AM (UTC)
Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate Uses
Clonazepam+Escitalopram Oxalate is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder.
How Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate works
Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and escitalopram, which has anxiety-lowering and mood-enhancing effects. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which increases the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Escitalopram is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.
Common side effects of Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate
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Frequently asked questions for Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate
Clonazepam+Escitalopram Oxalate is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and Escitalopram. This combination is used to treat anxiety and mood disorders. Clonazepam works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Escitalopram works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps to improve mood.
No, you should not stop taking Clonazepam+Escitalopram Oxalate even if you feel well. Continue taking your medicine as advised. Your doctor may lower your dose gradually if your symptoms are improving.
Clonazepam+Escitalopram Oxalate may make you feel drowsy or you may fall asleep suddenly during your routine activities like watching television, talking, eating or riding in a car. You might not feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medication affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such symptoms.
No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Clonazepam+Escitalopram Oxalate can lead to increased chances of side effects and toxicity. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms that is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Keep Clonazepam+Escitalopram Oxalate in a container that is tightly closed and out of children's reach. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.



