Escitalopram is a generic prescription drug used for depression and anxiety. It’s also available as the brand-name drug Lexapro. Escitalopram can cause side effects that range from mild to serious.

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 ...

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Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Celexa and Lexapro are both SSRIs used to treat depression.Lexapro can treat generalized anxiety disorder in adults and children 7 years and ...