Lexapro
Intended to relieve clinical depressive symptoms and anxiety to support healthy neural neurotransmitter activity.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Escitalopram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Lexapro, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lexapro vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lexapro details
- Alternative names
- escitalopram
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- panic disorder; social anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- MAO inhibitor therapy; pimozide use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; somnolence; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anorexia; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Forest Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adolescents over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve clinical depressive symptoms and anxiety to support healthy neural neurotransmitter activity.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synaptic serotonin reuptake, boosting neurotransmitter availability in central brain networks.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Lexapro is the originator brand name, made by Forest Laboratories. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Forest Laboratories.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Escitalopram is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.