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Can i drink sleepy time tea . it has a little valerian in it while taking 10 mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Valerian/Lexapro: Valerian at night is ok with lexapro (escitalopram).

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Answered 1/20/2021

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Answered 12/4/2020

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Dr. Leslie Wynne iii answered

Yes: Valerian is an herbal extract used to aid in going to sleep. As far as I know this is a fairly inocuous supplement, and there should be no problem using it with Lexapro. Lexapro can be prescribed for depression as well as anxiety.

Answered 12/8/2020

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A member asked:

Can i drink sleepy time tea . it has a little valerian in it while taking 10 mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Nawaz and another doctor agreed

Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

Dr. Leslie Wynne iii answered

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