What is escitalopram?
Escitalopram is a prescription drug and an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) that helps balance a chemical naturally found in the brain called serotonin. The Food and Drug Administration first approved escitalopram in 2002 and it is the generic name for the brand name Lexapro®.
Escitalopram uses
Escitalopram is FDA approved for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD).
