Antidepressant "Elitseya": reviews of the host, instructions for use, side effects, analogues

There are situations during which it is impossible to do without antidepressants. One of them is the drug "Elytseya." The article will consider useful information about the tool and its analogues ("Tipralex", "Selektra"): instructions for use, price, testimonials.

Basic information about the preparation "Elitseya"

As mentioned above, the drug belongs to the group of antidepressants. It is available in the form of tablets, which can be round or oval in shape.

The main active substance of the drug is escitalopram. As an auxiliary component, it contains lactose monohydrate, crospovidone, povidone K30, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

The product must be stored at a temperature of not more than 30 degrees. Its shelf life is 2 years.

In pharmacies "Elitseya", whose price is about 1400 rubles, is released on prescription.

Indications for use

In what cases can be appointed "Elicia"? The indications described in the instruction indicate that the remedy is used when:

• Depression;
• Panic disorders (including those that are accompanied by agoraphobia).

Appointment of the drug can only be a doctor!

Contraindications for use

There are situations during which the treatment with antidepressant "Elitseya" is prohibited. Instructions for use indicate the impossibility of taking the drug in the presence of the patient:

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the agent;
• Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism;
• Lactase deficiency, galactosemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.

In addition, the drug can not be used in combination with drugs containing pimozide, as well as with the therapy of MAO inhibitors.

The antidepressant "Elitseya" is strictly prohibited for admission during pregnancy, lactation, and also in childhood.

special instructions

Treatment with this medication should be performed with the utmost care in the presence of the patient:

• Diabetes mellitus;
• Uncontrolled medical preparations of epilepsy;
• Chronic renal failure;
• Cirrhosis of the liver;
• Violations of the heart;
• Depression with suicide attempts;
• Tendency to bleeding;
• Hypomania and mania in the anamnesis.

Another important point: "Elicia" and alcohol are incompatible! Therefore, it is worth refraining from its use, as well as from the treatment with alcohol-containing drugs.

In addition, it is recommended to avoid doing work that requires a high concentration of attention, and vehicle management, since "Elitsaia" (feedback from the host is proof) may cause dizziness, confusion, hallucinations and other side effects, which we'll talk about later .

Application rules

Further it is necessary to talk about how correctly and in what dosages it is necessary to take the drug "Elitseya". Instructions for use highlight several possible options.

In depressive episodes, the initial dose is 10 mg per day, but if necessary, it can be increased to 20 mg. The effect is usually achieved in the period from 2 to 4 weeks from the start of therapy. After the final disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, it is recommended to continue therapy for at least six months to fix the achieved result. Discontinue drug treatment for about 1-2 weeks, gradually reducing the dose. This is necessary in order to avoid the possible appearance of withdrawal syndrome.

In the treatment of panic disorders, the initial dose is 5 mg per day, and from the second week of treatment increases to 10-20 mg. As a rule, maximum effect can be achieved after three months of treatment.

Patients age over 65 years, the maximum allowed daily dose - 5 mg.

In case of kidney disease, dosage adjustment is not required.

With liver disease, treatment begins with 5 mg, and after 2 weeks the dose may increase to 10 mg per day.

Overdose

The use of the drug in doses that exceed the recommended levels can cause seizures, drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, agitation, depression, arterial pressure, arrhythmia, hypokalemia, respiratory depression, metabolic acidosis, nausea, vomiting.

In this case, gastric lavage, cardiovascular control and other symptomatic therapy are performed.

Side effects

Virtually any drug can provoke the appearance of any negative reactions of the body. The tablets "Elitseya" were not an exception. The side effects of taking the drug may be as follows:

1. Nervous system: dizziness, tremor, drowsiness or insomnia, anxiety, anxiety, paresthesia, the appearance of nightmares. Less common can be fainting, sleep disturbances, psychomotor agitation, panic disorders, taste disorders, confusion, gnashing of teeth, suicidal thoughts and behavior, manic and convulsive disorders, aggressiveness, hallucinations, depersonalization, serotonin syndrome.
2. Digestive system: decreased or increased appetite, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, vomiting. In rare cases, the occurrence of gastrointestinal (including rectal) bleeding, hepatitis.
3. Hemopoietic and cardiovascular systems: tachycardia, bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension, thrombocytopenia.
4. On the part of the respiratory organs: sinusitis, yawning, bleeding from the nose.
5. Genitourinary system: anorgasmia (in women), impotence, decreased libido, ejaculatory disorders. Menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, priapism, urinary retention are much less common.
6. From the senses: tinnitus, visual disturbances, mydriasis.
7. Endocrine system: in rare cases, an inadequate production of an antidiuretic hormone is possible .
8. Musculoskeletal system: myalgia, arthralgia.
9. From the skin: alopecia, excessive sweating, and in very rare cases - ecchymosis.
10. Allergic reactions in the form of rash, itching, urticaria. In some cases, there may be an anaphylactic shock or swelling of Quincke.
11. General: the appearance of weakness, swelling, fever.

As for laboratory indicators, "Elitsaia" (tablets) can provoke an increase in body weight, in rare cases - its decrease.

With a sharp cessation of treatment with the drug, there may be a withdrawal syndrome.

As you can see, the antidepressant "Elitseya", whose price is quite high, has a number of side effects. And some are quite often.

Reviews about the drug

What do patients say about the antidepressant "Elicia"? The responses of the hostesses tell both about the advantages and disadvantages of the drug. Let's consider each group separately.

To begin it is necessary with pluses which tablets "Elitseja" possess. Feedback from the host shows that the remedy has a quick effect, as a result of which the positive effect of therapy comes in a short time. In addition, there is a convenience in the use of the drug and its relatively low cost compared with other antidepressants.

But there are some disadvantages. The drug "Elytseya" (reviews of the host have repeatedly confirmed this) have a number of side effects, which become even more noticeable with the wrong dose. Most often they manifested as a rash and severe itching. In addition, in some cases the remedy did not show any result at all, and it was necessary to look for another medication. Some patients complain of increased appetite after drug withdrawal, which contributed to a quick weight gain.

Drug analogues

As you know, almost all pharmaceutical products can be replaced with some other medicine. Elicia did not become an exception. Analogs of the drug are endowed with a similar type of action, but differ from it by their composition and some other characteristics. Consider the two most well-known means: "Selectra" and "Cipralex". Instructions for use, price, reviews and side effects - these are the issues that will be given special attention. For greater convenience, each of the drugs will be discussed in a separate section.

"Selectra": instructions for use, price, reviews

Like "Elitseya", "Selectra" refers to a group of antidepressants. The drug is available in the form of white oval tablets.

The main active substance of the drug is escitalopram. As auxiliary components, "Selectra" contains microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide and talc.

The drug is used to treat depression of varying severity, as well as during panic disorders, including those accompanied by fear of open space.

The use of "Selectra" is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, at the age of up to 15 years, in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of tablets. In addition, the drug is not used in combination with MAO inhibitors.

With extreme caution, the antidepressant is used when the patient has diabetes, kidney disease, heart and liver, as well as with a tendency to bleeding.

The necessary daily amount of the drug depends on the type and nature of the course of the disease. Typically, the initial dose is 10 mg, but if necessary, it can be increased to 20 mg.

Exceeding the dose of antidepressant provokes the appearance of drowsiness, dullness of consciousness, motor excitement, seizures, tachycardia, arrhythmia, kidney failure, hypokalemia.

The development of side effects after the use of "Selectra" is usually observed during the first two weeks after the initiation of therapy. They can manifest as weakness, dizziness, motor problems, seizures, tremors, fever, drowsiness, or insomnia.

Less often, this antidepressant can trigger panic attacks, hallucinations, confusion, increased irritability, manic disorders, taste disorders, diarrhea or constipation, itching and skin rashes, decreased appetite and libido.

A sharp discontinuation of the drug may cause withdrawal symptoms, which are characterized by nausea, headaches, dizziness.

The cost of the facility is within 1000 rubles. Reviews about him are usually positive, although in some cases, patients complain of some side effects: irritability, the appearance of insomnia and a worsening of appetite. But in the end they are also satisfied with the result achieved.

"Cipralex": instructions for use, price, reviews

Tablets "Cipralex" also contain as active substance escitalopram. As an auxiliary component it includes magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous colloidal silicon, MCC and talc.

As for indications for use, the required dose, contraindications, side effects and special instructions - they are completely analogous to those that the main drug has ("Elitseya"). Therefore, we will not repeat.

The main difference is in the cost of medicines. The price for "Cipralex" is within 1000 rubles per pack, in which 14 tablets, and 1800 rubles for 28 pills.

As for the reviews about the drug, they are mostly positive. Patients note the high efficiency of "Cipralex" and a very rapid onset of its effect on the body. That is why it is considered one of the best among antidepressants.

Conclusion

As you can see, with depression and other panic disorders you can cope with the help of special medications. Despite the fact that in some pharmacies they can be bought without a prescription, it is still worth consulting with a doctor before using such drugs.

Be healthy!