Is lexapro (escitalopram) a safe medication to take?

Very Safe Medication: Lexapro (generic escitalopram) has proven to be a safe an effective medication in the treatment of major depressive disorder and gereralzed anxiety disorder for many years. Of course any prescription medication must be administered and monitored by a healthcare professional licensed to prescribe such medications.

As safe as most: Lexapro, (escitalopram) an antidepressant & anti-anxiety medication, makes more serotonin available in the brain. Side effects (se's) include GI problems, appetite changes, dizziness, headaches, sexual problems & sleep problems. Most se's are short-term & tolerable, esp. If anticipated. More serious se's are allergic reactions, cardiac changes & odd behaviors. Take it long enough to give it a chance to work.