Lexapro Anti Depressant
The antidepressant Lexapro has been approved for use in teens ages 12 years to 17 years old who have major depressive disorder. This approval comes just a month after the U.S. Justice Department filed a complaint against Lexapro's maker, The Forest Laboratories, alleging that the drugmaker had inappropriately promoted Lexapro for use by children. Forest has denied wrongdoing in their marketing of the drug.
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Treatment Helpful in Reducing Risk of Depression After Stroke
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Q&A: Is Lexapro making me sweat?
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Why Painkillers Interfere with Anti-depressants
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Clinical trial: Use of Lexapro in teenagers with major depress...
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Clinical trial: Lexapro vs. DVS SR for major depression in wom...
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