Escitalopram is a antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.
It is the (S)-stereoisomer (left-handed version) of citalopram (which exists as a racemate), hence the name escitalopram. In other words, escitalopram is a chiral switch of citalopram.
Escitalopram relieves depression and anxiety and may have less potential for side effects than some other antidepressants.
It is prescribed for:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Depression
It may also be prescribed off label for:
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Fibromyalgia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Somatoform Pain Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- Vulvodynia
