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Can you take magnesium with lexapro (escitalopram)?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: low magnesium is common. No worries. Check with your doc and ask about magnesium and potassium level testing.

Dr Mathew and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/14/2021

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