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I'm on 10 mg lexapro (escitalopram) and took an imitrex also last night for a migraine. was this safe, because i woke up feeling jittery, dizzy, and hyper.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interactions: Mixing imitrex and lexapro (escitalopram) can ^ risk for serotonin syndrome.

Answered 9/17/2014

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Imitrex (sumatriptan): Well, you experienced side effects from the Imitrex. In some cases, medications like Lexapro, (escitalopram) can make Migraines worse. For my patients with Migraines, I like to use something Migrelief, which you can order on line and which can prevent Migraines. Also, if you were my patient, I would suggest the next time, trying half of the Imitrex. Do not change anything without checking first with your doctor.

Answered 12/30/2015

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