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Can Nexito Cause Drowsiness?

Hi , I have been recently diagnised with mild depression and anxiety. I have been prescribed Nexito 10. wHEN i take this tablet in morning post breakfast, I will sleepy/drowsy through out the day. Is it Normal? Should I shift it to night? Kindly help. I am a 30 years old man
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Nexito contains 'Escitalopram' as ingredient. It is used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobia. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.
Common side effects of intake of this medication include: Nausea, Constipation, Decreased libido, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Heartburn, Increased appetite, Increased sweating, Runny nose, Sneezing and Stomach pain.
It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take the medication at a fixed time.
Since you are experiencing drowsiness when taken during day time, it would be better for you to take it during night after dinner.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Can Nexito Cause Drowsiness?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Nexito contains Escitalopram as ingredient. It is used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobia. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Common side effects of intake of this medication include: Nausea, Constipation, Decreased libido, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Heartburn, Increased appetite, Increased sweating, Runny nose, Sneezing and Stomach pain. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take the medication at a fixed time. Since you are experiencing drowsiness when taken during day time, it would be better for you to take it during night after dinner. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.