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I'm having cold symptoms and they're terrible can i take nyquil even though i'm on 10mg of generic lexapro (escitalopram)?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Yes: Yes you can , there is no known interaction or contraindications of taking the medicines together or at the same time

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/9/2015

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