{"id":15322,"date":"2020-09-17T00:34:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T04:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_medication&p=15322"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T16:38:30","slug":"lexapro","status":"publish","type":"mpl_medication","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/medications\/lexapro\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexapro"},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"show_age_gate":false,"heading":"Get a prescription for Lexapro\u00ae online in Canada","med_name":"Lexapro","first_paragraph":"","symptom":"depression","diagnosis":"Depression","prescription":"Lexapro","dosage":"10mg once daily","provider_pic":{"ID":14365,"id":14365,"title":"male_dr","filename":"male_dr.jpg","filesize":14591,"url":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/medications\/male_dr\/","alt":"Headshot of a male doctor who takes online consultations","author":"14","description":"","caption":"","name":"male_dr","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":6227,"date":"2020-08-24 18:57:27","modified":"2022-01-07 16:28:06","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":200,"height":200,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","medium-width":200,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","medium_large-width":200,"medium_large-height":200,"large":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","large-width":200,"large-height":200,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","1536x1536-width":200,"1536x1536-height":200,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","2048x2048-width":200,"2048x2048-height":200,"square1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","square1200-width":200,"square1200-height":200,"square600":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","square600-width":200,"square600-height":200,"square300":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","square300-width":200,"square300-height":200,"square200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","square200-width":200,"square200-height":200,"square100":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr-100x100.jpg","square100-width":100,"square100-height":100,"feature1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","feature1200-width":200,"feature1200-height":200,"feature1100":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","feature1100-width":200,"feature1100-height":200,"feature800":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","feature800-width":200,"feature800-height":200,"feature400":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr-200x200.jpg","feature400-width":200,"feature400-height":200,"facebook1200":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","facebook1200-width":200,"facebook1200-height":200,"medium_retina":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","medium_retina-width":200,"medium_retina-height":200,"large_retina":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/male_dr.jpg","large_retina-width":200,"large_retina-height":200}},"provider_name":"Dr. Bruce Gibbons","provider_short_name":"Dr. Gibbons","patient_name":"Lucy","accordion":[{"accordion_title":"Can I get a Lexapro prescription online?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, you can connect with a Canadian-licensed healthcare provider on Maple within minutes. Following a consultation, they can provide a prescription for Lexapro at their discretion, which can be sent to your local pharmacy or delivered to your door.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"accordion_title":"Can I take Lexapro without a doctor's prescription?","accordion_intro":"

No, Lexapro is a prescription-only medication in Canada. It’s important to have a consultation with a healthcare provider to determine if it’s the right option for you and to receive a valid prescription.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"accordion_title":"What is Lexapro and how does it work?","accordion_intro":"

Lexapro \u2014 the brand name for the generic medication escitalopram \u2014 is an antidepressant. It works by helping to restore the natural balance of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that affects mood.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"accordion_title":"What conditions might Lexapro be prescribed for?","accordion_intro":"

Healthcare providers may prescribe Lexapro for conditions like major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. A provider can determine if it’s appropriate for your specific situation during a consultation.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"accordion_title":"What are some alternatives to Lexapro?","accordion_intro":"

There are other medications available for similar conditions \u2014 such as sertraline, fluoxetine and citalopram. Non-medication approaches like therapy, regular exercise and meditation can also be effective, and it’s best to discuss all options with a healthcare provider.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"accordion_title":"What are the common side effects of Lexapro?","accordion_intro":"

Common side effects of Lexapro can include nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, drowsiness and increased sweating. You should discuss any potential side effects or risks with your healthcare provider before starting any new medication.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"}],"hero_subcopy":"Connect with a Canadian-licensed healthcare provider to see if Lexapro\u00ae may be right for you.","why_h2":"Talk to a doctor about your Lexapro prescription online","why_subcopy":"Speak with a Canadian-licensed provider today. If appropriate, they may issue a Lexapro prescription online at their discretion.","benefit1_h3":"Same-day local pharmacy pickup","benefit1_copy":"After your consultation, if Lexapro is prescribed, your prescription can be sent to the pharmacy of your choice for same-day pick-up or delivered to your home.","benefit2_h3":"Fast, free delivery","benefit2_copy":"If prescribed, have your Lexapro delivered anywhere in Canada within 1\u20133 business days.","benefit3_h3":"Less waiting, more convenience","benefit3_copy":"Maple offers 24\/7 virtual healthcare. Members can connect with Canadian-licensed providers in minutes and, when needed, discuss options like Lexapro or other supports.","reviews_h2":"Why Canadians love Maple","review_1":"

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All the walk-in clinics are booked in my city for days. Can\u2019t even get a phone consultation. Signed up and communicated with a doctor almost immediately. Within an hour I had a prescription waiting at my local pharmacy. Great service.<\/blockquote>
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This app was very quick and helpful to me in getting the prescription that I needed… Doctors are professional and helpful, no wait time and sent prescription right to my pharmacy!<\/blockquote>
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Signed up at 12:08 pm. Needed to get a prescription for an ongoing medical situation and my family doc was booked up. Had my prescription faxed to the pharmacy by 12:43 pm… Incredible.<\/blockquote>
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What an amazing experience! It took me 30 mins to get everything sorted and get my prescription sent to the pharmacy! Amazing!!<\/blockquote>
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For a simple\u00a0prescription<\/em>\u00a0refill, this app was fantastic. Fast, efficient, and the Dr. was incredibly helpful. I’d pick this method vs going in person any day.<\/blockquote>
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