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A member asked:

Really bad cold! can i take alka seltzer plus cold with lexapro (escitalopram)? i know it can cause increase in bleeding together. please help i'm misreble.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No harm: It should not cause any harm to take alka seltzer while you have a cold.

Dr Waxman agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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