Overview
Escitalopram is an SSRI used in eligible adults for depression and certain anxiety disorders. During your telehealth visit, we review symptoms, goals, and safety—including interactions and monitoring—before any prescription decision.
How our telehealth process works
- Book: Use our scheduling form or call +1 (800) 555‑1234.
- Intake: Share symptoms, timeline, goals, allergies, and current medicines.
- Video visit: Meet a Southwestern Medical Center doctor to confirm if treatment is appropriate.
- Clinical decision: If appropriate, your clinician issues an e‑prescription to our online pharmacy or your preferred local pharmacy.
- Fulfillment: Complete secure checkout and receive tracked delivery.
Why patients choose SWMC
- Evidence‑based care and clear eligibility criteria.
- Prescriptions only when medically indicated.
- Transparent safety checks and follow‑up options.
- Ship to home or route to a local pharmacy on request.
When clinicians consider Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Major depressive disorder with a plan that may include therapy and lifestyle strategies.
- Generalized anxiety disorder in eligible adults under clinician guidance.
- Situations where tolerability, prior SSRI response, and side‑effect profile favor escitalopram.
Measuring progress
We use check‑ins and symptom scales to adjust plans and watch for side effects.
Interactions
Share all medicines and supplements, including MAOIs, triptans, St. John’s wort, and other serotonergic agents.
Safety & interactions
- Boxed warning: antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts/behaviors in young people—close monitoring is essential.
- Potential for QT prolongation—cardiac history and med list (e.g., other QT‑prolonging agents) are reviewed.
- Do not stop suddenly; taper per clinician guidance to minimize discontinuation symptoms.
Use medicines exactly as directed. Never share prescription medication.
FAQ
Can I get Escitalopram (Lexapro) without a visit?
No. You must complete a telehealth evaluation. Prescriptions are issued only when clinically appropriate.
Can you send my prescription to a local pharmacy?
Yes—tell your clinician your preferred pharmacy.
How fast is delivery?
Most approved orders ship with tracking and typically arrive in 2–5 business days.
Government / NIH sources
Next steps
Online Consultation Get e‑Prescription Visit Online Pharmacy See Citalopram (Celexa) See Duloxetine (Cymbalta)