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A member asked:

Can i take a certain mg of 5-htp with lexapro (escitalopram) 15 mg?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Triptan & SSRI: Hi, it can be taken with caution, as combo might increase the risk of Serotonin syndrome.

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/27/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

5-HTP/Lexapro: Not good idea since both raise Serotonin.

Answered 4/2/2015

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