Lexapro can help treat depression and anxiety by getting the chemicals in the brain in balance. It may be prescribed in conjunction with counseling or behavior modification therapy.

Lexapro (Escitalopram) is a type of medication that may be given to patients that suffer from high levels of anxiety or depression. This is categorized as feelings that last for longer than 5 months. It belongs to the classification of medications known as antidepressants. It is an SSRI that works by increasing the amount of serotonin. It is believed that when the levels of serotonin are too low it can cause a chemical imbalance.