Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that may be altered in people suffering from depression or anxiety.
Lexapro is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents at least 12 years old.
Lexapro is also used to treat anxiety in adults.
