Clinical Background
The generic name of Lexapro
What is escitalopram?
Lexapro increases this neurotransmitter
What is Serotonin?
Lexapro is typically administered in this form
What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Name the forms Lexapro comes in
What are liquid and tablets?
The year Lexapro was approved by the FDA
What is 2002?
Lexapro is the S-enantiomer of this drug
What is citalopram?
Lexapro is primarily metabolized in this organ of the body
What is the liver?
The typical starting dose of Lexapro for adults
What is 10 mg daily?
Non-medical alternative treatments for Lexapro
What is exercise, Omega-3s, or therapy?
This condition affecting newborns raised caused concern for SSRI use during pregnancy
What is Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the newborn?
Lexapro is considered highly selective for this transporter
What is the serotonin transporter?
Lexapro is primarily excreted from this process of the body
What is urination?
Surveys used to monitor treatment effectiveness of Lexapro
What is PHQ-9, HAM-A, or GAD-7?
People qualified to prescribe Lexapro