An antidepressant medication in the SSRI family. For more information about Lexapro, see the pharmaceutical company's web site: www.lexapro.com

Lexapro is a member of the SSRI class of antidepressant medicines. Lexapro was approved by the FDA in August 2002, and is a well-tolerated and powerful medicine that effectively treats depression and anxiety symptoms associated with depression. Close Window

A drug used to treat depression and certain anxiety disorders. It belongs to the family of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Also called escitalopram.