Question 1

can i take lexapro (escitalopram) with ginger?

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No reason: There is no documented positive effect in taking the 2 together. The question is what r you being treated for?

Question 2

is lexapro (escitalopram) a safe medication to take?

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Very Safe Medication: Lexapro (generic escitalopram) has proven to be a safe an effective medication in the treatment of major depressive disorder and gereralzed anxiety disorder for many years.  Of course any prescription medication must be administered and monitored by a healthcare professional licensed to prescribe such medications.

Question 3

is it okay to take lexapro (escitalopram) twice a day?

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Yes, and...: Lexapro (escitalopram) can be taken twice a day if the total daily dose does not exceed the amount prescribed for one day.   It is my experience, however, that Lexapro can cause insomnia if taken at night.  A single morning dose has seemed to work best for most of those for whom I have prescribed it.

Question 4

what steps do i take to get off lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Taper with MD: Talk with your prescribing physician. He or she can help you to develop a tapering regimen. Take care.

Question 5

can i take lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg for years and years?

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Yes: With any medication, you have to weigh the risks and benefits of that medication.  If you are doing well on Lexapro (escitalopram) and develop no problems while taking it, keep on, keeping on.

Question 6

while under escitalopram medication can i take clenbuterol?

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Caveat emptor: Be careful w/clenbuterol as it is not legal for human use in many countries (i couldn't find out specifically for greece). This website & most, if not all of its doctors, are based in the states, so my references are for the states, too. With that preface, you can use www.Drugs.Com to look for drug-drug interactions. The site substituted another beta agonist for clenbuterol & declared an interacti.

Question 7

is it possible for you to take lexapro (escitalopram) with herbs?

Accepted Answer

Question too broad: If you can narrow it down to one or two herbs, then we can check it out. Your question involves all herbs and they are each different in their chemical  structure, action, and their interactions with lexapro (escitalopram). Please resubmit. Thanks.

Question 8

can you take clearatine if  i take 5 mg of lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine)?: If this is what you mean - there are no problems with this when taken by a person who also takes Lexapro (escitalopram). Best!

Question 9

is it all right to take lexapro (escitalopram) and eavil together?

Accepted Answer

Elavil and lexapro (escitalopram): Problems with sodium is the biggest risk. Drops in sodium can cause epileptic activity. This combination although acts on various receptors that can help treatment depression needs to be moitored closely from a cardiac point of view, unexplained malignant fever and serotonin withdrawal syndrome. Accurate patient selection with pharmacogenetics is must.

Question 10

can you tell me if i could take slim vie with lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

It seems you could: Slim vie is a product of different compounds which reduce appetite, but do not have any medications which would interact with lexapro (escitalopram). You should be aware of developing tachycardia or diarrhea when taking those products. Hopefully it will not cause you any harm, and produce a satisfactory weight loss, but possibly you need to change your eating habits to reduce your weight in the long term.

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