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Is it safe to start lexapro (escitalopram) if i take prilosec everyday for heartburn/acid reflux?
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You can take both: Hi John S, There should be no trouble taking both Lexapro (escitalopram) and Prilosec together. Many people take both medications without any difficulty. Katherine Caldwell, MD 4/5/15
Answered 4/6/2015
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Yes: These two medicines can be used together and still get a good effect of both.
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