Is lexapro a happy pill?!
Question:
Is lexapro a happy pill?
i started taking it yesterday and i was wondering how long it takes to work? does it make you happy?
Answers:
It is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder; other indications include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Escitalopram is the S-stereoisomer (enantiomer) of the earlier Lundbeck drug citalopram (Celexa), hence the name (es-citalopram). Escitalopram is noted for its high selectivity of serotonin reuptake inhibition and, as a result, relative mildness of the side effects. The drug is marketed in the US under the name Lexapro by Forest Laboratories and elsewhere under various brand names by Lundbeck.
It can be considered an example of "lifecycle management" - it means you have to use it day in and day out to get results. It will NOT work with just one dose!!!