Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
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The codes are assigned to people when they apply for benefits. The codes do not appear on Social Security cards. However, they do appear on the Medicare cards that are issued for use when seeking care at doctors' offices and hospitals. The card carries the person's Social Security number followed by his or her assigned code.