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Can Stalopam Tablet Be Used As An Antidepressant?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Question: Hi, i wanted to know if stalopam tablet is an anti depression tabelt.

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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes Stalopam is an antidepressant drug

Detailed Answer:
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You haven't mentioned the symptoms you are having, if possible mention about your symptoms in detail in follow up question. The symptoms like avoiding social interactions, confused mind and thinking one thing again and again etc are part of some depressive disorder but evaluation is needed to make proper diagnosis.

Stalopam is Escitalopram and the drug is a SSRI drug. The drug is one of most commonly used antidepressant drugs used. It is a safe drug and is free of serious side effects.

Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again
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Can Stalopam Tablet Be Used As An Antidepressant?

Brief Answer: Yes Stalopam is an antidepressant drug Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic You haven't mentioned the symptoms you are having, if possible mention about your symptoms in detail in follow up question. The symptoms like avoiding social interactions, confused mind and thinking one thing again and again etc are part of some depressive disorder but evaluation is needed to make proper diagnosis. Stalopam is Escitalopram and the drug is a SSRI drug. The drug is one of most commonly used antidepressant drugs used. It is a safe drug and is free of serious side effects. Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again