Lexapro has been proven in clinical trials to be an effective and
well-tolerated prescription medication that improves the quality and
enjoyment of life for adults suffering from depressionA
disease that affects millions of Americans each year, believed to
be caused by an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain, called
neurotransmitters. and generalized
anxiety disorder (GAD)An overwhelming sense of apprehension
and fear often accompanied by physical symptoms such as tension, sweating,
or increased pulse rate. Anxiety symptoms are commonly associated
with depression..2
Lexapro is a member of the group of prescription drugs called selective
serotoninA
neurotransmitter that is believed to influence mood. SSRIs help relieve
the symptoms of depression by increasing the available supply of serotonin
in the brain. reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro has
been prescribed to over 15 million U.S. adults for depression, anxiety, or both.5 With just
one 10 mg tablet a day, Lexapro significantly improved the symptoms
of depression and anxiety for many patients beginning at week 1 or
2.* It is a powerful medicine that is well tolerated. In studies of
patients taking 10-mg a day of Lexapro, the number of people who stopped
taking Lexapro due to side effects was comparable to those who took
placebo in the treatment of depression, and low in the treatment of
GAD.2,3,6*†
Explore additional information in this section such as Why
Take Lexapro, and How Lexapro
Works.
* Full antidepressant/anxiolytic effect may take 4 to 6 weeks.
† 8% for Lexapro vs 4% for placebo in the comprehensive GAD
safety database.
