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A member asked:

Recently started lexapro, (escitalopram) feel great but i got strept b and put on penicillin. kills my stomach and i start sweating and getting flushed. lex or pen?

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Dr. Weiguo Li answered

Likely due to pcn: It might due to penicillin or say the interreaction between the two meds.

Answered 8/24/2014

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