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A member asked:

I am on lexapro for g a d. also lyrica (pregabalin) for gad and back pain.i have disc damage and i am on 30mg amityripline.could these cause nervous feeling in am?

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Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: both lexapro (escitalopram) and amitriptyline act by increasing neurotransmitter (serotonin) levels. both can be effective for anxiety and depression, and they arent usually used together. so if you can get away with taking only one that would be best. talk to your doctor first though before changing anything.

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Answered 5/28/2016

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