Lexapro generic name?

What is the generic name for Lexapro?

Lexapro is the brand name for escitalopram (typically written as escitalopram oxalate for the salt form).

Why does it sometimes appear as “escitalopram” vs “escitalopram oxalate”?

Lexapro’s active ingredient is escitalopram. Many product labels and prescriptions specify the salt form, escitalopram oxalate, but the medicine is still the generic drug escitalopram.

Is escitalopram the only generic name tied to Lexapro?

Yes. When people ask for “Lexapro generic name,” they are referring to the active ingredient, which is escitalopram.