Is lexapro a narcotic?
Answers: No it is a SSRI (Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitor). It is not a narcotic or obsession forming drug.
No, it is not a narcotic. "Narcotic" was originally another word for opiate/opioid (heroin, codeine, OxyContin, Vicodin, and the like) but the War on Some Drugs have lead to the word losing adjectives specific meaning except "illicit drug". Either course, Lexapro cannot therefore be a narcotic.
However, unhappily, SSRIs can and do cause physical dependence. This is true of heaps, many medication -- including many which are claimed to be "non-addictive". Just close to an agonist, a reuptake inhibitor produces hightened neurotransmitter levels. The long-term effect on the brain is accordingly no different. (And for anyone who's looking to contradict me, I've experienced it myself, and several doctors have also admit to me that serotonin dependence/withdrawal is real and can be produced by SSRIs.)
That isn't to say aloud that you shouldn't take Lexapro if it works for you. Far from it. It a short time ago means that you shouldn't stop taking it cold-turkey. You can taper bad (reducing your dose a little at a time until you're not taking anything anymore) and avoid deduction or other negative symptoms that channel. There's a big difference between physical dependence and addiction. Good luck.
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