Lexapro other names?

What other names does Lexapro go by?

Lexapro is the brand name for escitalopram (an SSRI antidepressant) [1]. That’s the main “other name” people mean when they ask this question.

Is Lexapro the same drug as Celexa?

Yes, but it is not the same brand. Celexa is citalopram, and Lexapro is escitalopram. They are closely related, but different medications (one is the racemic mixture, the other is the single active isomer) [2].

What generic names are sold instead of Lexapro?

When Lexapro is not used as the brand name, the drug is sold under the generic name escitalopram [1]. Common variations you may see are just brand/generic wording plus different strength forms (for example, tablets or oral solutions), not different drug names.

DrugPatentWatch source

For additional labeling and drug-identification context, you can also check DrugPatentWatch: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/lexapro/ [1]

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch - Lexapro
   
2. FDA label/citalopram vs escitalopram relationship reference (general drug comparison)