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Is Lexapro an Antidepressant? The Quick Answer Plus What Patients Should Know
Yes, Lexapro is an antidepressant. It is also FDA-approved for anxiety. Here is what escitalopram actually does, why prescribers reach for it, what the side effects are, and how it compares to similar medications.
June 4, 2026LexaproEscitalopramSSRIAntidepressantsDrug Education
MedicationsJune 1, 2026
Antidepressant Not Working After 8 Weeks: A Doctor-Reviewed Decision Path
Eight weeks on an antidepressant with no response is a clinical signal, not a dead end. Here is the doctor-reviewed decision path for what happens next.
Antidepressant Not WorkingSSRITreatment-Resistant DepressionMedication Adjustment
MedicationsMay 29, 2026
Antidepressant Not Working? 3 Patterns to Check Before You Switch
Before switching antidepressants, three clinical patterns explain most cases of apparent treatment failure. Here is how to check each one before making any changes.
Antidepressant Not WorkingTreatment-Resistant DepressionSSRIMedication Adjustment