FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

What is the most common serious adverse effect of escitalopram?

I. Increased risk of suicide
II. Neutropenia
III. Hematuria
  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. III only
  4. I and II only
Explanation
Answer: A − Escitalopram carries an increased risk of suicidal ideation and suicide. The other major side effect associated with any SSRI is serotonin syndrome. Escitalopram is not associated with neutropenia or hematuria.
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