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 (145)

Hi. I was on Lexapro 10mg and PA took me off to start me on Savella. I have had extreme d...
I've been on Lexapro 20 mg for almost 2 years. I also have ADD and I've been taking addero...
Why is Lexapro not included on the list of treatments?
I have been on Klonopin for 3 weeks. 0.5 mg twice a day. I really don't know if it has done...
What are your thoughts and experiences on Lexapro?
Hey, So i have been on Lexapro for about 6 months now, and doing incredibly well, even s...
For the last 2 weeks I have felt very dizzy, missed 3 days of work, went to the doctor, who...
Hello everyone, i haven't been on the site for a while now, maybe 2 months or so?! i was on...
I HAVE BEEN TAKING LEXAPRO FOR 5 DAYS NOW IN THE MORNING AND I SEEM TO BECOME VERY JITTERY ...
I just took my first Lexapro today and have already thrown up once, and still feel nauseous...

Journals about lexapro(13)

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...

Doing Well


by md135, Jun 24, 2009 06:07PM
Doing very good lately, lost weight so im healthier also, panic attacks have gone whic...

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