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I am taking lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg. is it safe to drink grapefruit juice with this medication?
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Yes: Check out http://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/escitalopram,lexapro.html which only shows potential for an interaction w/alcohol. Colleagues here say it's ok too: https://www.healthtap.com/#user_questions/975738-can-you-drink-grapefruit-juice-if-you-take-adderall-xr-and-lexapro. Here's a list of drugs you want to review if you regularly eat/drink grapefruit: http://goo.gl/5Imy4X
Answered 6/2/2018
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LEXAPRO (escitalopram) STRATEGY: Lexapro (escitalopram) is a SSRI it is best taken in the evening as it can cause sedation. Avoid taking with Grapefruit juice as this may impair your ability to absorb the medication.
Answered 7/12/2020
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