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.

If you take Lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety or depression, you're not alone. This selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is widely used by people to help manage their mental health.

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 ...