Medications
 
 

Lexapro Alternatives

Miscellaneous Antidepressants

There are several other antidepressants available, including:
 

 

Sometimes, stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (Ritalin®) are used to treat depression when other medications have not helped; although stimulants are not approved for this use.
 

Other Lexapro Alternatives

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be considered when medication, therapy, and the combination of these treatments prove ineffective (or work too slowly to relieve severe symptoms).
 
Some people may also consider complementary or alternative treatments for depression. Complementary or alternative treatments may include:
 
(Click Natural Remedies for Depression or Acupuncture and Depression for more information on what research has shown regarding these alternative treatments.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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