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Can i take 10 mg melatonin while taking 5 mg lexapro (escitalopram)?

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Safe combination: It is safe to take lexapro (escitalopram) and melatonin at the same time although I would advise only 5mg of melatonin.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/6/2020

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