Question: are viibryd and lexapro similar?
Answer: Viibryd (vilazodone) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are similar SSRI type medications that regulate serotonin in the brain. While they both treat depression as major depressive disorder, Lexapro can also treat anxiety. Viibryd is only approved to treat adults while Lexapro can treat both adults and adolescents.