Escitalopram vs Fluoxetine
Compare Escitalopram and Fluoxetine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Escitalopram | Fluoxetine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Major depressive disorder | Bulimia, Major depressive disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Panic disorder |
| Generic price | From $0.039 each, about $1.18 for 30 (10 mg tablet); other forms from $0.14 per mL (5 mg/5 mL) | From $0.029 each, about $0.88 for 30 (20 mg capsule); other forms from $0.20 per mL (20 mg/5 mL solution) |
| Brand price | Lexapro: from $14.74 each, about $442 for 30 (5 mg tablet) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand | Not listed |