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Lexapro: Legal Information and Research<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Lexapro<\/span> is an antidepressant<\/span> linked to serious health risks, including increased suicidality, serotonin<\/span> syndrome, and birth defects<\/span>. Thousands of patients have filed lawsuits against its manufacturers, alleging failure to warn about these dangers. While Lexapro<\/span> remains widely prescribed, ongoing research and litigation continue to examine its long-term safety.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lexapro<\/span>\u00a0is the brand name for escitalopram<\/span>. It\u2019s an antidepressant<\/span> medication<\/a> that treats major depressive disorder (MDD). It also treats general anxiety disorder (GAD). There is no over-the-counter version of Lexapro<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Healthcare professionals also prescribe Lexapro<\/span><\/a> to treat related mental health disorders, including:<\/p>\n