Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Celexa and Lexapro are both SSRIs used to treat ...

Starting a new medication for your mental health can be a time full of uncertainty. And there’s a lot of information about antidepressant medications out there, whether you’re curious about dosages or ...

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 ...

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.