"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." First off, the basics: Lexapro is an antidepressant approved to treat major depressive disorder and ...

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.

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 ...