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Lexapro for Anxiety: What It Does, How Long It Takes, and What to Expect

Lexapro (escitalopram) is FDA-approved for generalized anxiety disorder and among the most prescribed SSRIs for anxiety. Here is what the clinical evidence shows and what patients commonly experience.

June 18, 2026Lexapro Anxiety TreatmentEscitalopram EfficacyGAD First-Line MedicationSSRI for Anxiety DisordersHow Lexapro Works