Flupenthixol + Escitalopram Oxalate
Information about Flupenthixol + Escitalopram Oxalate
Flupenthixol + Escitalopram Oxalate Uses
Flupenthixol+Escitalopram Oxalate is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
How Flupenthixol + Escitalopram Oxalate works
Flupenthixol + Escitalopram Oxalate is a combination of two medicines: Flupenthixol and Escitalopram Oxalate which have anxiety-lowering and mood-elevating effects. Flupenthixol is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. Escitalopram Oxalate is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.
Common side effects of Flupenthixol + Escitalopram Oxalate
Dryness in mouth, Vomiting, Upset stomach, Delayed ejaculation, Sedation, Weight gain, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Urinary retention, Dizziness, Increased prolactin level in blood, Anorgasmia (decreased orgasm), Low sexual desire, Muscle stiffness, Restlessness, Tremor