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Good morning! i was just perscribed azithromycin for bronchitis for five days, but my question is i just came off 5mg of lexapro (escitalopram) yesterday(haven't ta?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Probably OK but: escitalopram together with azithromycin can increase risk of irregular heart rhythm although a relatively rare side effect. If you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome or other cardiac diseases you may be more susceptible. You stopped low dose lexapro so probably not a problem. Consult prescriber if problems occur. Best regards.

Answered 8/14/2017

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