Lexapro - Medication for Depression and Anxiety
Lexapro FAQ
What is Lexapro used for?
Lexapro is a kind of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in your brain. This helps to ease symptoms of GAD. For information about Lexapro’s other uses, see “Is Lexapro used for other conditions?” just below.
How does Lexapro work?
Last updated on Aug 9, 2023. What is Lexapro? Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant from the group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is used to treat certain types of depression and anxiety. It is not known how Lexapro works, but it is thought to block the reuptake of serotonin by nerves.
Is Lexapro a generic drug?
Lexapro is a brand-name drug that contains the active drug escitalopram. This active drug is also available as a generic medication. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
What are Lexapro tablets used for?
Lexapro tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Is Lexapro a SSRI?
Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 9, 2023. What is Lexapro? Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant from the group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is used to treat certain types of depression and anxiety.
Lexapro References
If you want to know more about Lexapro, consider exploring links below:
What Is Lexapro
- https://www.drugs.com/lexapro.html
- https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/lexapro
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-63990/lexapro-oral/details
- https://www.verywellmind.com/anxiety-treatment-and-lexapro-dosage-and-side-effects-3024961
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,3210011000036104/lexapro
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-lexapro
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/escitalopram-oral-route/description/drg-20063707
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escitalopram
- https://www.medicine.com/drug/lexapro
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