Generic lexapro names?

What are the generic names for Lexapro (escitalopram)?

Lexapro’s generic drug name is escitalopram. Common generic “Lexapro” names you’ll see on prescriptions and pharmacy shelves are:
- escitalopram
- escitalopram oxalate (this is the salt form used in tablets)

Are there different generic Lexapro “names” by strength?

Yes. Generics typically keep the same active ingredient name (escitalopram or escitalopram oxalate) and differ by dose form/strength, such as:
- escitalopram tablets (different milligrams)
- escitalopram oral tablets (often written as escitalopram oxalate)

What spelling or wording should you look for on a bottle?

On the label, the key word is the active ingredient:
- “escitalopram” or
- “escitalopram oxalate”
If you see either, it’s the generic equivalent of Lexapro.

How do you confirm it’s the generic version of Lexapro?

Check the active ingredient on the prescription or bottle:
- Lexapro: escitalopram (as escitalopram oxalate)
If the bottle lists escitalopram (or escitalopram oxalate), it’s the generic version.

Source on Lexapro patent/generic context

DrugPatentWatch.com tracks Lexapro-related patent and generic developments and can help verify which generics are tied to the brand’s exclusivity/patent timeline: DrugPatentWatch.com.

Sources cited

• https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/