Estar Side Effects

Estar, a medication often used to treat depression and anxiety disorders, can cause various side effects. Not everyone experiences them, and their severity can differ from person to person. Some common and less common side effects include.

Common Side Effects

• Nausea: Feeling sick to your stomach or experiencing queasiness.
• Headache: Mild to moderate headaches might occur while taking Estar.
• Insomnia or drowsiness: Estar can affect sleep patterns, causing difficulty falling asleep or, conversely, making you feel sleepy.
• Dry mouth: A sensation of dryness in the mouth is relatively common as a side effect of Estar.
• Fatigue or dizziness: Feeling tired or dizzy can occur in some individuals.
• Increased sweating: Some people may notice an increase in sweating, particularly at night.
• Sexual side effects: This might include decreased libido, difficulty achieving orgasm, or erectile dysfunction in men while taking Estar.

Less Common Side Effects

• Weight changes: Some individuals may experience changes in weight, either gaining or losing weight as a side effect of Estar.
• Mood changes: In some cases, Estar might cause mood swings, agitation, or increased anxiety, especially when starting or discontinuing the medication.
• Digestive issues: Estar can include diarrhea or constipation.
• Muscle stiffness or tremors: Some people might experience with Estar, muscle stiffness or involuntary trembling.
• Serotonin syndrome: While rare, combining Estar with certain other medications could lead to a potentially serious condition known as serotonin syndrome, characterized by high levels of serotonin that can cause symptoms like confusion, rapid heart rate, fever, and even seizures.

Estar is one of the leading brands of Escitalopram, manufactured and marketed by Pharmevo (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.

presently, Estar is available in Tablet Form.

Estar Tablet : 10mg strength.

1. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): Concurrent use of MAOIs and Estar can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening side effects, such as serotonin syndrome. A considerable time gap is typically required between stopping an MAOI and starting Estar.
2. Other SSRIs and SNRIs: Combining Estar with other drugs that affect serotonin levels, such as other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
3. Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs): Taking Estar with TCAs might increase the chance of side effects like serotonin syndrome or irregular heart rhythms.
4. Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants): Estar can potentially interact with blood thinners like warfarin, increasing the risk of bleeding.
5. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Taking NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, alongside Estar might increase the risk of bleeding or gastrointestinal problems.
6. Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, and Benzodiazepines: Combining Estar with other medications used for similar purposes can potentially amplify side effects or interactions, so it’s crucial to coordinate their use with a healthcare provider.
7. Herbal Supplements and Over-the-counter Medications: Certain herbal supplements (like St. John’s Wort) and over-the-counter medications can interact with Estar, affecting its efficacy or causing side effects.