EFFECTS OF ESCITALOPRAM IN COMBINATION WITH VITAMIN C, VITAMIN E AND LEVOSULPRIDE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDEMIA IN PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION.

http://doi.org/10.46536/jpumhs/2024/14.02.516

Authors

  • Muhammad Anwar Bangulzai1, Kausar Amir2, Yasmin Shaikh3, Azhar Memon4, Shuja Anwar Kazi5, Moti Ram Bhattia6

Keywords:

Depression, Lipid Profile, Total Cholesterol, Low density lipoprotein

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to provide light on the possible effects of antidepressants,
especially Escitalopram, on the lipid profiles of persons suffering from depression, both as a solo treatment and
in conjunction with adjuvant medicines such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and levosulpiride. METHODOLOGY:
Study consist of four groups Escitalopram alone (Group A), Escitalopram + Vitamin C, Vitamin C + Vitamin E
and Vitamin C+ levosulpride given to patients with dyslipidemia and depression. The findings were analyzed on
lipid profile levels after two months of intervention RESULTS: In comparison to control group the levels of lipid
profile including total cholesterol levels, LDL levels, Triglyceride levels, and Very low density lipoprotein levels
were significantly reduced (p<0.05) in the treatment group whereas levels of High density lipoprotein were found
to be significantly increase (p<0.05) in the treatment group in comparing to control group CONCLUSION: This
study explores the manner in which alternative Escitalopram therapies and dietary supplements (Vitamin C,
Vitamin E, and Levosulpride) affect the lipid profiles of depressed individuals.

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Muhammad Anwar Bangulzai1, Kausar Amir2, Yasmin Shaikh3, Azhar Memon4, Shuja Anwar Kazi5, Moti Ram Bhattia6. (2024). EFFECTS OF ESCITALOPRAM IN COMBINATION WITH VITAMIN C, VITAMIN E AND LEVOSULPRIDE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDEMIA IN PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION. : http://doi.org/10.46536/jpumhs/2024/14.02.516 . Journal of Peoples University of Medical &Amp; Health Sciences Nawabshah. (JPUMHS), 14(2), 52–57. Retrieved from http://publication.pumhs.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/987