Lexapro (escitalopram) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. The drug comes as a tablet that you swallow. It’s usually taken once daily. For treating ...

A few facts for you according to the folks from The Anxiety and Depression Association of America and the National Institute of Mental Health: In 2020, an estimated 14.8 million U.S. adults aged 18 or ...

In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are ...

If you take Lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety or depression, you're not alone. This selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is widely used by people to help manage their mental health.

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder or a form of anxiety, your mental health provider may prescribe the medication Lexapro.