Cipralex is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It is also known by its generic name, escitalopram, and it works to regulate the levels of specific neurotransmitters in the brain which can impact things like mood. Cipralex comes in 10 mg and 20 mg tablets and is usually taken once a day at the same time.