Classification / Usage:
Category: Anti-Depressant , Anti-Anxiety
SubCategory: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
Lexapro FDA Approvals for: Depression ( Aug, 2002) General Anxiety Disorder GAD (Dec, 2003)
Used off-label for
Panic Disorder , Social Anxiety Disorder , Bipolar Depression , OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) , Pathological gambling ,
Pre-Menstrual Dysmorphic Disorder ,
Pervasive Developmental Disorders ,
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Notes: Lexapro is a single isomer "concentrated" version of Celexa ( Read about the difference between Celexa and Lexapro )
Branding
U.S. Brand name : Lexapro Manufacturer: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Chemical name: escitalopram oxalate
Generic version : NOT available at present in U.S.A.; manufactuer's patent ends Mar 13, 2012
Foreign brand names: Cipralex
, Seroplex
, Sipralexa
Side Effect Profile: ( About deciding on medications based only on side-effects you read )
Most Common: Headache, Nausea, Dry Mouth, Sweating, Sleepiness or Insomnia, Diarrhea or Constipation, Weight Gain, Loss of libido
Slightly Rare: Lethargy, Apathy ( Can be intense if you get these, but typically lasts 2 weeks or less)
Very Rare: Uncontrolled eye movements, Discharge of breast milk
Read a summary of the experiences of others and also our forum topic on Lexapro .
Important patient information
Cost of the medication in U.S. : 5mg: $10 per pill, 10mg: $20 per pill; 20mg : $40 per pill, Oral Solution: $20 / 250ml
Canada: Cipralex Generic Escitalopram 5mg : $1.20 per pill, 20mg: $1.60 per pill, 40mg: $1.60 per pill (US$; as of 11/1/2007)
Other countries: Please contact us if you can provide prevailing prices in your country.
Patient Assistance Program for Forest Laboratories (USA)
Medicare Part D and Patient Assistance Program for Lexapro
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