Cipralex is a drug that contains scitalopram, a substance that acts in the brain by increasing levels of Serotonin, an important neurotransmitter for well-being that, when low concentration, can cause depression and other related diseases.
Therefore, this drug is widely used to treat various types of psychological disorders and can be purchased, with a prescription, from conventional pharmacies in the form of 10 or 20 mg tablets.
- The price of cipralex can vary between 50 and 150 reais.
- Depending on the amount of pills in the package and the dosage.
It is indicated for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, panic syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults.
The dose and duration of treatment should always be indicated by a doctor, as they vary depending on the problem to be treated and the symptoms of each person, however, general recommendations indicate:
If necessary, the tablets can be split in half, using the slot marked on one side.
The most common side effects are: nausea, headache, nasal congestion, decreased or increased appetite, drowsiness, dizziness, sleep disturbances, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, muscle pain, fatigue, hives, restlessness, hair loss, excessive menstrual bleeding, increased heart rate and swelling of the arms or legs, for example.
In addition, cipralex can also cause changes in appetite that can cause a person to eat more and gain weight by gaining weight.
These symptoms are usually more severe in the first few weeks of treatment, but they go away over time.
This medicinal product should not be used by pregnant or lactating children and women, as well as by patients with abnormal heart rhythms or in treatment with MAO inhibitors, such as selegiline, moclobelimide or linezolide. It is also indicated for people allergic to one of the components of the formula.