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Lexapro
Lexapro is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety. Lexapro is used to treat anxiety in adults and major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents...
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Lexapro
Lexapro is used for: Treating depression or generalized anxiety disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Lexapro
Lexapro is prescribed for major depression—a persistently low mood that interferes with daily functioning. To be considered major, depression must occur nearly every day for at least two weeks, and must include at least five of the following symptoms: low mood, loss of interest in usual...
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Lexapro
Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate) is an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Escitalopram is the pure S-enantiomer (single isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram. Escitalopram oxalate is designated...
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Lexapro
Escitalopram (ess-sit-AL-oh-pram) is used to treat mental depression.
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See also: Anxiety, Depression

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