Buy Escitalopram 5 mg Tablets online. Each tablet contains 5 mg of escitalopram (as escitalopram oxalate), an SSRI antidepressant used to treat depression and several anxiety disorders. It contains the same active ingredient as the reference brands Lexapro and Cipralex. In the USA, UK and Australia it is a prescription medicine, so a valid prescription is needed for your order. See today’s price above and add it to your cart.
The 5 mg tablet is a low-dose strength, used for starting treatment in panic disorder and for older adults and people with liver problems. It can take two to four weeks before the full effect is felt. Approved uses and legal status differ between countries, so this page covers the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE and Russia.
The reference (original) brand of escitalopram is Lexapro in the USA and Cipralex in the UK and Europe, developed by Lundbeck. Escitalopram is also sold as generic tablets and under other brand names.
Compare the strength, manufacturer and packaging on your product. Escitalopram is not the same as citalopram, which is a different medicine with different doses, so never swap them without your prescriber’s advice.
Depression: escitalopram treats major depressive episodes in adults, and in adolescents aged 12 and over in the USA.
Anxiety disorders: it treats generalised anxiety disorder and, in the UK, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Low-dose strength: the 5 mg tablet is used for starting treatment gently, particularly in panic disorder, in adults over 65 and in people with reduced liver function.
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It raises the amount of serotonin, a chemical messenger that affects mood and anxiety, available in the brain by slowing its re-absorption into nerve cells. Over several weeks this helps to lift mood and reduce anxiety and panic. It is not addictive, but the effect builds gradually rather than at once.
The UK product information describes 10 mg once daily for depression and for most anxiety disorders, which may be raised to a maximum of 20 mg a day. For panic disorder, treatment starts with 5 mg for the first week, then 10 mg. For people over 65, a starting dose of 5 mg and a maximum of 10 mg are described. The US label describes 10 mg once daily, up to 20 mg.
Where 5 mg fits: the 5 mg tablet is the starting dose for panic disorder, for older adults and for liver impairment, and the dose may be raised after a week or two. Tablets are taken once a day, in the morning or evening, with or without food. Always follow the leaflet in the pack and the advice of your prescriber or pharmacist.
Seek urgent medical help for thoughts of harming yourself, agitation with fever and sweating (serotonin syndrome), a fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, unusual bleeding, seizures, severe confusion, or swelling of the face, lips or throat. Withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and electric-shock sensations can occur if it is stopped suddenly.
Store the tablets in their original pack at room temperature, following any instructions on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children and do not use after the expiry date.
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What is escitalopram 5 mg used for?
It treats depression, generalised anxiety disorder and in the UK also panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and OCD. The 5 mg strength is a low-dose strength used to start treatment, especially in panic disorder, older adults and liver problems. Your prescriber chooses the right dose.
What is the reference brand of escitalopram?
The reference (original) brands are Lexapro in the USA and Cipralex in the UK and Europe. Escitalopram is also sold as generic tablets. Always check the strength and manufacturer on the pack you receive.
Do I need a prescription for escitalopram?
Yes. In the USA, UK and Australia, escitalopram is a prescription medicine. Upload your prescription at checkout or on the Upload prescription page, and our pharmacist will check it before dispatch.
How do I buy escitalopram 5 mg tablets online?
Choose your pack, add it to your cart and check out securely. Because a prescription is required, upload it at checkout or on the Upload prescription page. Our pharmacist checks it before dispatch, and you can follow your order from your account.
Is escitalopram 5 mg a starting dose?
Often, yes. The UK product information describes 5 mg as the starting dose for panic disorder and for adults over 65, and a lower dose is used with liver problems. Your prescriber may increase it after a week or two.
How many escitalopram 5 mg tablets do I take?
It depends on your prescription. The usual dose is one tablet once a day, and the dose may be raised in steps. Follow the number on your prescription and ask your pharmacist if unsure.
How long does escitalopram take to work?
Some people notice better sleep or less anxiety in the first week or two, but the full effect on mood usually takes two to four weeks, and sometimes longer. Keep taking it as prescribed and tell your prescriber if there is no improvement.
Can I stop taking escitalopram suddenly?
No. Stopping suddenly can cause dizziness, nausea, anxiety and electric-shock sensations. Your prescriber will reduce the dose gradually. If you want to stop, speak to them first.
What is the difference between escitalopram and citalopram?
Escitalopram is the active half of citalopram, so a lower dose is used. They are different medicines with different doses, so do not swap one for the other without your prescriber’s advice.
Can I drink alcohol while taking escitalopram?
Alcohol is not recommended, as it can add to drowsiness and dizziness and can worsen low mood and anxiety. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber for advice that suits your health and your other medicines.
Which countries do you deliver to?
We deliver to the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE, Russia and many other countries. Delivery options and the estimated delivery time for your country are shown at checkout before you pay.
Can I return or cancel my order?
Orders cannot be cancelled once placed, and refunds follow our Shipping, Returns and Refunds policy. Please check your order details carefully before you confirm it.
This page provides general product information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Escitalopram is a prescription antidepressant and should not be stopped suddenly. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, contact your prescriber or emergency services straight away. Follow the official product information and the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Last Updated: October 28, 2026
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