Escitalopram tablets are relatively fast-acting drugs, usually taking the drug for about 2 weeks to have a significant effect, while some patients who are relatively slow to take the drug may take 6-8 weeks to have a significant effect. Escitalopram and selective 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibitor citalopram belong to the same class of drugs, it is more effective, faster onset of action, less side effects. However, the specific situation must be analyzed specifically, for example, some patients with recurrent episodes, such as patients with depression or anxiety who have relapsed 2 times or more, the onset of action may be relatively longer, or refractory depression and anxiety and other psychiatric disorders, it is possible that taking escitalopram may also take a longer time. Regardless of the situation, since you have already taken the medication treatment must have patience, especially to take the medication to listen to the arrangement of medical advice, must adhere to the medication treatment, only then can effectively alleviate the problem of negative emotions, and finally overcome mental illness.