Why was I prescribed Lexapro?
Lexapro is a prescription medicine for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. Just like diabetes, heart disease, or asthma, these are real medical conditions that require diagnosis and treatment from a medical professional. Depression and GAD can be caused by an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain. The good news is that Lexapro is an effective therapy that can help improve symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
• Lexapro is a prescription medicine for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and adolescents aged 12-17 years and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. MDD and GAD are real medical conditions that require diagnosis and treatment from a healthcare professional. Lexapro is a safe and effective medication that may help improve symptoms of depression in adults and adolescents aged 12-17 and generalized anxiety disorder in adults. Your healthcare professional chose Lexapro for a reason. There is no available generic substitute for Lexapro. Fill your prescription right away, the sooner you begin taking Lexapro as prescribed by your healthcare provider, the sooner you may begin to feel better. For more information, see: How Lexapro Works.
