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Lexapro Guide
Lexapro is a type of Escitalopram
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake ...
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Encyclopedia: Lexapro
Escitalopram is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder; other indications include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Escitalopram is the S-stereoisomer of the earlier Lundbeck drug citalopram , hence the name escitalopram. Escitalopram is noted for its high selectivity of serotonin reuptake inhibition and, as a result has fewer side effects...
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