escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant for depression and anxiety
Ghusn, W., De la Rosa, A., Sacoto, D., Cifuentes, L., Campos, A., Feris, F., & others
Bjerregaard, L
Possible positive effects that some patients report include: Improved mood and reduced anxiety symptoms potentially linked to successful weight loss and better metabolic control [6] Enhanced self-esteem and body image as weight reduction progresses Reduced food-related anxiety and preoccupation with eating, though evidence for effects on binge eating is limited and observational Better sleep quality in some patients, though this is anecdotal and not well-established in clinical trials These improvements, when they occur, are generally considered secondary to metabolic benefits rather than direct anxiolytic effects
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