Escitalopram (generic for Lexapro®)

Escitalopram is an antidepressant drug called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that helps balance a chemical naturally found in the brain. The FDA first approved escitalopram in 2002 and it was marketed under the brand name Lexapro. Escitalopram is a prescription medication.

Escitalopram (generic for Lexapro) is FDA approved for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD).

Escitalopram (generic for Lexapro) works by increasing the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of over 40 messenger chemicals (neurotransmitters) that carry signals between nerves in the brain (neurons). Like other SSRIs, escitalopram lowers the level of serotonin that your neurons reabsorb, which results in more free serotonin in the brain.

Consultation with a psychiatrist or other qualified psychiatry provider through our platform. If prescribed Escitalopram, genuine escitalopram will be shipped to you discreetly. You’ll have ongoing check-ins with a psychiatry provider to evaluate whether your treatment plan is working.

The most common side effects of escitalopram include nausea, sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, feeling anxious, trouble sleeping, sexual problems, sweating, shaking, not feeling hungry, dry mouth, constipation, infection, and yawning. Discuss any side effects you experience with your provider.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs, such as linezolid, phenelzine, etc), increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a mild to life-threatening build up of serotonin in the system. Similarly, Escitalopram can interact with other agents that affect serotonin in the brain, such as tricyclic antidepressants, tramadol, supplements that contain St. John's Wort or tryptophan. Be prepared to share all prescription and over the counter medications, as well as any other products you take, with your provider.