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Lexapro (excitalopram) is an SSRI antidepressant noted for its high selectivity of serotonin. It is reputed to be a more potent antidepressant than its “parent,” citalopram. Excitalopram has had a history of controversy since its introduction in the 1990s, and has generated a number of lawsuits. Nonetheless, excitalopram is one of the SSRIs that has been used for CFS/ME, though not as widely as other antidepressants.

Treatment rating for Lexapro (excitalopram)

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1=LOW (I would not recommend this treatment)

5=HIGH (This treatment helped me a great deal)

Rating Side Effects Reason for Treatment Dosage / Duration Age Sex M/F # of years Ill Additional Comments Illness Severity Date Added
4 Sedating Pain, helps with sleep 5 year 5 1X day 69 Female 35 Moderate/Severe 09/13/19