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Is Escigress Safe To Be Given For A Teenager?

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Question : Can we give escigress plain 5 mg to a16 year old, and what time
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It depends upon why it is being given.

Detailed Answer:
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Escigress (escitalopram) is a prescription medicine. If prescribed by a doctor, it is safe to be given to a 16 year old child. The time, frequency and dose depends upon the indication for which it has been prescribed. It should not be used without prescription.

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Is Escigress Safe To Be Given For A Teenager?

Brief Answer: It depends upon why it is being given. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Escigress (escitalopram) is a prescription medicine. If prescribed by a doctor, it is safe to be given to a 16 year old child. The time, frequency and dose depends upon the indication for which it has been prescribed. It should not be used without prescription. Regards