When was lexapro made?

When was Lexapro first made (approved or launched)?

Lexapro (escitalopram) was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. [1]

How does that relate to when it started being available?

After FDA approval in 2002, Lexapro became available as a prescription medication for U.S. patients. [1]

Was escitalopram available before Lexapro?

Escitalopram itself is the active ingredient in Lexapro. Even though Lexapro as a branded product was approved in 2002, escitalopram is related to earlier selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) development. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patent/lexapro/