Lexapro is a brand name drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder (more ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are antidepressant medications. Though these two medications have some similarities, there are a few key ...

Escitalopram oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Lexapro. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less. However, they may not ...

Healthcare professionals may recommend tapering off antidepressants, like Lexapro, if you experience ... symptoms may start when about 90% of the drug has left your body. The table below lists ...