"Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder. To take Escitalopram, take it around the same time every day, in the morning or in the evening. Lexapro tablets are film-coated, round tablets containing Escitalopram oxalate in strengths equivalent to 5 mg."
"Lexapro blocks the re-absorption of serotonin by the first nerve cell. Lexapro is actually an updated version of an older anti-depressant called Celexa. Interesting that Lexapro was approved for adolescents given that Celexa wasn't approved for pediatric use."
Lexapro works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance. Lexapro tablets are film-coated, round tablets containing Escitalopram oxalate in strengths equivalent to 5 mg. Lexapro does cause problems when you are operating a vehicle or driving heavy machinery. Evidence suggests an imbalance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, is an important factor in the development and severity of depressive symptoms, such as sad mood, fatigue, lack of pleasure, etc[...]