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Lexapro (escitalopram): Is used for the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, ptsd, phobias, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, etc.
Answered 3/31/2015
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Lexapro (escitalopram): It is an anti-depressant.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): FDA-approved for Major Depression & Generalized Anxiety disorders.
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