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Taking ssri
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I am taking one medicine esitozapalm 5 mg from 10 days but I didn't notice any change in my thinking ,
When does this medicine start to work?
And when to stop this medicine if planning for pregnancy?
And does this medicine have any kind of effect in pregnancy??
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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6 yrs exp
Rajkot
It will effect ..it will take atleast 3 week to work .. you may continue medication while pregnancy also ..as pregnancy has more stress due to some hormonal changes
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Dr. B Ooha Susmita
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Escitalopram takes about 2-3 weeks at the minimum to start showing impact. In case you're planning to conceive, please discuss with your psychiatrist as well as with your gynecologist. We'll have to compare the risk vs the benefit of continuing the medication and choose the best way forward.
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wait and watch for 2 weeks and consult a psychiatrist for follow up
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Dr. Tariq Ahmad Bhat
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14 yrs exp
Srinagar
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The medicine will take time at least two weeks to start action.
If you are planning pregnancy then stop it one month before
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Dr. Kaustubh Gosavi
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Escitalopram takes 2 weeks for its action , if planning pregnancy kindly inform your psychiatrist they will taper and stop medication , and yes ideallly no medication should be there while pregnant ssri have increased risk of preterm birth , increased risk of bleeding and also limb defects but it is dose dependent hence talk to your psychiatrist before Pregnancy
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