Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Cymbalta and Lexapro are both used to treat depression and anxiety ...

A few facts for you according to the folks from The Anxiety and Depression Association of America and the National Institute of Mental Health: In 2020, an estimated 14.8 million U.S. adults aged 18 or ...

Escitalopram is the purified functional isomer contained in citalopram. Escitalopram is now prescribed in 26 countries. In the United States, the only US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved ...

On April 20, the FDA approved a revision to the safety labeling for citalopram hydrobromide and escitalopram oxalate (Celexa and Lexapro, respectively, made by Forest Laboratories) in tablet and oral ...

In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are ...

NEW YORK, December 10 – Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) announced today the results of a clinical study, which showed that Lexapro TM (escitalopram oxalate) is as effective and well tolerated as ...

Two leading psychiatrists speak to common questions about taking antidepressant meds, including whether it's safe to mix ...

Citalopram is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat depression. Citalopram is also available as the brand-name drug Celexa. Citalopram is used in adults to treat major depressive disorder, ...

Mar. 21 -- FRIDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- The Forest Laboratories antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) has been approved to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in people aged 12 to 17 ...