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Does tegretol lower the effectiveness of lexapro (escitalopram) and ativan...information is sketchy..dr. is unsure.
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Tegretol: induces its own metabolism by increasing the 2DP P450 liver enzyme system. This may lead to an increase in the metabolism of other agents like Ativan and Lexapro (escitalopram)
Answered 5/3/2016
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