Lexapro is used to treat mental or emotional illnesses like anxiety and depression. It belongs to a class of medication that is the “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor” (SSRI). It is used to restore the balance of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a hormone that is released in your brain to balance your mood.
Lexapro is the brand or the generic name of the medication escitalopram.
It is a prescription medicine that is available in tablet as well as solution dosage forms. The dosage of this medicine depends on many factors like the patient's age, health, mental condition, weight, and many other factors.