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.

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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.

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