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Escitalopram Alternatives Compared

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Escitalopram Xanax Clonazepam
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Escitalopram Xanax (alprazolam) Clonazepam
Prescription only

Escitalopram relieves depression and anxiety and may have less potential for side effects than some other antidepressants. Escitalopram may have less side effects than citalopram, a related drug... View more

Prescription only

Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder. Xanax may also be used for... View more

Prescription only

Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder, to relieve anxiety, or to sedate. When used long-term it can cause dependence and... View more

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

Escitalopram has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 3664 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect.

Xanax has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 897 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect.

Clonazepam has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 2011 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • diarrhea
  • drowsiness
  • ejaculatory disorder
  • headache
  • insomnia
  • nausea
  • delayed ejaculation

See also: escitalopram side effects in more detail.

Common side effects include:

  • ataxia
  • cognitive dysfunction
  • constipation
  • difficulty in micturition
  • drowsiness
  • dysarthria
  • fatigue
  • memory impairment
  • skin rash
  • weight gain
  • weight loss
  • anxiety
  • blurred vision
  • diarrhea
  • insomnia
  • decreased libido
  • increased appetite
  • decreased appetite
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See also: Xanax side effects in more detail.

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • drowsiness

See also: clonazepam side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $1.11
Cost* $110.50

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Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 0.25 mg
Per Unit* $5.56
Cost* $555.84

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 0.5 mg
Per Unit* $1.18
Cost* $11.75

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating
Brand Names
Lexapro Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax XR Klonopin
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

32 hours

20 hours

40 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 677 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram:

  • 256 major drug interactions (909 brand and generic names)
  • 374 moderate drug interactions (1687 brand and generic names)
  • 47 minor drug interactions (146 brand and generic names)

A total of 524 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:

  • 54 major drug interactions (210 brand and generic names)
  • 431 moderate drug interactions (1581 brand and generic names)
  • 39 minor drug interactions (326 brand and generic names)

A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with clonazepam:

  • 29 major drug interactions (151 brand and generic names)
  • 436 moderate drug interactions (1599 brand and generic names)
  • 31 minor drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more
  • Using clonazePAM together with alcohol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

March 14, 2012

N/A

June 28, 2019
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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