Szetalo 10 Tablet is Abbott’s escitalopram 10 mg, a medicine for depression and for anxiety disorders. It is an SSRI. It raises the effect of serotonin, a brain chemical tied to mood, worry and sleep. People on it often feel no change for two to four weeks, then sadness, tension, and constant worry start to loosen. It is not a sleeping pill and not a calm-you-down tablet for one bad day. Take it at the same time daily. Do not stop it suddenly. It is a prescription medicine.
Key Information
SSRI tablet for depression and anxiety
Contains Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg
Usually once a day, with or without food
Full effect often takes 2 to 4 weeks
Tablet form (usually a strip of 15)
For oral use
Prescription medicine from Abbott
Key Ingredient
Escitalopram Oxalate (10 mg)
Key Benefits
Helps lift persistent low mood
Eases ongoing worry, tension and restlessness
Can improve sleep and focus once the dose has settled
A common adult strength, not a one-day rescue
Taken every day, not only on bad days
Works best when the course is not broken
How Does It Work?
Nerve cells release serotonin, then take it back in. Escitalopram slows that reuptake, so more serotonin stays in the gap between cells. Mood and anxiety circuits gradually settle. The first days can feel worse, with nausea or poor sleep, before the benefit shows. That delay is normal. It is not a sign to double the tablet.
Directions For Use
Take it exactly as prescribed, usually one 10 mg tablet a day.
Swallow it whole with water. It may be taken with or without food.
If it keeps you awake, take it in the morning. If it makes you sleepy, your doctor may move it to the evening.
Same time every day.
Do not raise the dose because week one feels the same.
If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless the next one is close. Do not double it.
Do not stop suddenly. The doctor will taper it.
Safety Information
Prescription medicine. Do not share it.
Mood can dip, and suicidal thoughts can appear early, especially in young adults. Seek help the same day if this happens.
Do not combine it with an MAOI antidepressant. A gap is required. Tell your doctor about tramadol, triptans, St John’s wort, other antidepressants, and blood thinners.
Avoid alcohol. It adds to drowsiness and can worsen mood.
Tell your doctor if you have bipolar disorder, seizures, bleeding problems, low sodium, heart rhythm trouble, liver or kidney disease, or glaucoma.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use it only if a doctor has weighed the risks. Do not stop it on your own if you conceive. Call your doctor.
Stopping abruptly can cause dizziness, electric-shock feelings, anxiety, and poor sleep.
Keep out of children’s reach.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Trouble sleeping or sleepiness
Increased sweating
Tiredness
Headache
Lower sexual desire or delayed orgasm
Loose stools
Rare restlessness in the first days
FAQs
Q1. What is Szetalo 10 Tablet used for?
Ans. It is used for depression and anxiety disorders. Escitalopram 10 mg helps mood and constant worry settle, but the change usually takes a few weeks, not one dose.
Q2. Is Szetalo 10 a prescription medicine?
Ans. Yes. It is a prescription medicine from Abbott. Do not start it because a friend takes 10 mg, and do not use it as an occasional tablet for a stressful day.
Q3. I feel the same after a week. Should I take two?
Ans. No. Escitalopram often needs two to four weeks. Taking an extra tablet will not speed that up and can increase side effects. Wait for your doctor’s review.
Q4. Can I stop once I feel better?
Ans. Not on your own. Stopping suddenly can bring dizziness, anxiety, and a return of the illness. Your doctor will lower the dose in steps when it is time.
Q5. Can I drink alcohol with Szetalo?
Ans. No. Alcohol adds to drowsiness and can pull mood down. Skip drinks while you are on escitalopram, even on days you feel steady.
Q6. How should Szetalo 10 tablets be stored?
Ans. Keep the strip in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight. Store it out of children’s reach and use it before the expiry date.
