Lexapro Ssri. Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Major Depressive. Chemicalgeneric names are listed first with brand names in parentheses.
Specifically Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Its prescribed to. Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI indicated for. As a side effect Lexapro may cause some people to gain a small amount of weight.
Discontinuation symptoms can happen with any antidepressant but seem to be more common with the following classes of drugs.
SSRIsThese include citalopram Celexa escitalopram Lexapro. It is taken by mouth. All drugs listed are approved specifically for major depressive disorder unless noted. If the dose is increased to 20 mg this should occur after a minimum of one week.