In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder or a form of anxiety, your mental health provider may prescribe the medication Lexapro.

Lexapro (escitalopram) is a prescription drug used to treat depression and anxiety. Lexapro’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you ...