Question 1

is there any kind of antiinflammatory tablet that can be safely used with lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Any: There is no interaction between Lexapro (escitalopram) and anti inflammatory medications.

Question 2

is it safe to take a maoi otc medicine tablet if i'm on lexapro? i'm sick and there aren't many other options in the house...

Accepted Answer

No - not safe: I don't know of any over-the-counter Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's). But  MAOI's can not be taken with numerous medications and food. It would not be safe to mix an SSRI and a MAOI.

Question 3

how do i gradually taper off 10 mg daily lexapro (escitalopram)? i have been on it for about 7 months and have a 1 month prescription (30 10 mg tablets) left.

Accepted Answer

Lexapro (escitalopram) taper: One option is to taper by 2.5mg. every 4-7 days until you are down to 2.5mg. daily, then take 2.5mg. every other day until you run out. A better option isto discuss with your prescribing doctor who knows you best.

Question 4

can i take montelukast(for seasonalasthma) 10mg and lexapro tablet 5mg(anxiety and ocd) together??

Accepted Answer

Yes: If so prescribed. While there is no known drug-drug interaction individual side effects of each drug will still apply. Make sure your docs, if seeing more than one, are aware of all pills you are taking.

Question 5

can i smoke weed while taking hydroxyzine hcl 25mg tablet (atarax) and escitalopram 10mg tablet (lexapro)?

Accepted Answer

Likely: However if weed causes you to become drowsy, this combination may make you even more so.  Make sure you don't operate any machinery until you know how this affects your alertness.

Question 6

is it okay to drink sleepy time sinus soother tea made by celestial seasonings with lexapro (escitalopram) (generic tablet)?

Accepted Answer

It is not: wise to take herbal supplements with prescription drugs.

Question 7

which is the best dosage of lexapro tablet for ocd and gad?? 5mg ,10mg or 20mg,a therapist gave me 5mg of it but my family physian said take 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Lexapro: I virtually always start patients on 5 mg of Lexapro so that they can become used to it. The does can then be raised to 10 mg. It can be increased higher if needed. 20mg is the highest FDA approved dose, but off-label dosing at higher doses may be prescribed.

Question 8

i take 10mg lexapro 1 a day & 1mg klonopin 2 a day for anxiety. before i started taking these meds, i always incorporated spirulina tablets (500mg) into my diet. is it still safe for me to do this? any bad reactions with the meds and the supplements?

Accepted Answer

Spirulina: There are no known interactions between spirulina and the drugs you take. I recommend considering taking L-theanine 100 mg twice daily for the anxiety. You could also take 5-htp 150 mg at bedtime and this will make your Lexapro much more effective. Lexapro doesn't increase serotonin levels but 5-htp does. The combination works well and some people can taper off the Lexapro and continue Lexapro.

Question 9

i started lexapro 10mg yesterday, a friday. i am feeling way tired, unmotivated, lethargic. can i take half a tablet until monday when i can call my doctor? i am very lightweight when it comes to medications. i feel 10 is too much to start on?

Accepted Answer

: There would be no harm, no withdrawal, in doing so.  It is, however, a surprise that 10 mg. of Lexapro would have such an effect.  It is not impossible, just very unlikely.  The risk is that you are mistakenly delaying effective treatment -- but your doctor will be in a position to really say that you are having that side effect.  In any case, There is nothing that is harmful in what you propose.

Question 10

i am on 8mg valium,10mg lexapro (escitalopram) and 1 sleeping tablet daily.i started lexapro (escitalopram) 11 weeks ago.for the last 2 weeks i am irritable and short tempered.

Accepted Answer

Incomplete response.: Depression is frozen anger and I believe that you are getting better . I believe that you need an increase of your Lexapro (escitalopram) because you are still depressed. You should also be seeing a therapist to help you cope with depression.

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Is there any kind of antiinflammatory tablet that can be safely used with lexapro

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Is there any kind of antiinflammatory tablet that can be safely used with lexapro (escitalopram)?

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Is it safe to take a maoi otc medicine tablet if i'm on lexapro? i'm sick and there aren't many other options in the house...

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How do i gradually taper off 10 mg daily lexapro (escitalopram)? i have been on it for about 7 months and have a 1 month prescription (30 10 mg tablets) left.

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Can i take montelukast(for seasonalasthma) 10mg and lexapro tablet 5mg(anxiety and ocd) together??

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Can i smoke weed while taking hydroxyzine hcl 25mg tablet (atarax) and escitalopram 10mg tablet (lexapro)?

A member asked:

Is it okay to drink sleepy time sinus soother tea made by celestial seasonings with lexapro (escitalopram) (generic tablet)?

A member asked:

Which is the best dosage of lexapro tablet for ocd and gad?? 5mg ,10mg or 20mg,a therapist gave me 5mg of it but my family physian said take 10mg?

A member asked:

I take 10mg lexapro 1 a day & 1mg klonopin 2 a day for anxiety. before i started taking these meds, i always incorporated spirulina tablets (500mg) into my diet. is it still safe for me to do this? any bad reactions with the meds and the supplements?

A member asked:

I started lexapro 10mg yesterday, a friday. i am feeling way tired, unmotivated, lethargic. can i take half a tablet until monday when i can call my doctor? i am very lightweight when it comes to medications. i feel 10 is too much to start on?

A member asked:

I am on 8mg valium,10mg lexapro (escitalopram) and 1 sleeping tablet daily.i started lexapro (escitalopram) 11 weeks ago.for the last 2 weeks i am irritable and short tempered.

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