Other names for lexapro?

What are the other names for Lexapro?

Lexapro is the brand name for the antidepressant escitalopram. Common “other names” you’ll see are:
- Escitalopram (generic name)
- Escitalopram oxalate (the full generic chemical name often used on packaging and prescriptions)

What brand names are similar to Lexapro?

Because Lexapro is escitalopram, other brands are typically different formulations of escitalopram (same active drug), rather than a completely different medication.

What wording might appear on a prescription instead of “Lexapro”?

Prescriptions and pharmacy labels may list:
- “Escitalopram” or “Escitalopram oxalate” instead of “Lexapro”
- The dosage strength (for example, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg) along with the active ingredient name

Looking it up by manufacturer or patent history?

If you want to identify which company sells which escitalopram products, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug/brand information that can help connect brand names to the underlying active ingredient: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

Sources

1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/