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What to do if i am on lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg for anxiety. i want to start taking folic acid. will anything happen?

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nothing: Escitalopram (Lexapro) is an SSRI approved for major depression and generalized anxiety. Folic acid is a vitamin. There is no known interaction between the two.

Dr Russo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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