Is there a generic version of Lexapro?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Yes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved generic versions of escitalopram, the active ingredient in Lexapro, in 2012.

MediGuard

Lexapro is now available in a generic formulation in the United States.

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