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Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)	Lexapro

Escitalopram - What is it for

Escitalopram belongs to a class of medications known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat symptoms of depression (low mood) such as:

Feeling sad
Feeling hopeless or useless
Feeling bad about yourself
Thoughts of ending your life
Poor sleep, energy or appetite.

It may also be used to treat symptoms of anxiety such as:

Feeling constantly worried and unable to do anything about it
Very fast heartbeat
Uncontrolled shaking of body parts such as hands (tremors)
Sweating
Nervousness

This medication may be used for obsessive- compulsive disorders, eating disorders and other conditions. Check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure why you are given this medication.