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Just started 5mg lexapro, (escitalopram) now given moxifloxacin for recurrent sinus infection. ok to take together for 7 days?

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Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sure: there should be no problem taking those two meds together. Good luck and feel better!

Answered 10/12/2015

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