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I take 20mg omeprazole and have started on 5mg to 10mg escitalopram. leaflet says these may cause increased blood levels of escitalopram. explanation?
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Drug interaction: Omeprazole can inhibit your body's metabolism of escitalopram by affecting the liver enzyme (cyp 2c19) needed for that process. So, escitalopram can build up more than expected for the dose taken. You need to observe carefully for any increase in side effects, and work closely with your doctor in monitoring this.
Answered 12/23/2014
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What the leaflet: Said is true. When the two are taken together , it increases the potency of the esictalopram.
Answered 12/26/2014
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