Lexapro

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What is Lexapro?

Generic Name: escitalopram
Other Brand Names: escitalopram
Escitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety.
Escitalopram is used to treat anxiety in adults and major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.
Escitalopram may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on Lexapro (152)

I have been taking Lexapro for six to eight months and now I am having extreme fatigue and ...
im getting very forgetfuil at times i know everyone is forgetfuil at times but its not that...
I was on Zoloft 100mg for a year and recently ive been weening myself off of it because I c...
Hi, I have been seeing just a counselor for about two months now. But, I went into my GP t...
I''ve started now on 10 mg at bedtime of Lexapro but the entire next day I am so sleepy. I...
I''ve started now on 10 mg at bedtime of Lexapro but the entire next day I am so sleepy. I...
Okay, so I've been taking ZOLOFT, for 2.5 months. I took 25mg for a week. Incresed to 50...
need advice for Family Members Female 30 year young girl. currently on Paxil 10 mg tablet ...
Hi. I was on Lexapro 10mg and PA took me off to start me on Savella. I have had extreme d...

Journals about Lexapro(14)

Back from Lexapro Land


by WeddingJean, Dec 02, 2009 06:47AM
Talk about Land of the Lost...that's where I've been for the past two months. Thought ...

decision to stop T and Lexapro


by rick2057, Oct 20, 2009 12:59PM
I have decided to stop Testosterone shots and ween myself off Lexapro. Shots don't se...

Doing Fantastic Cutting back on Lexapro


by md135, Oct 16, 2009 05:02PM
Hello everyone, i haven't been on the site for a while now, maybe 2 months or so?! i w...

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