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I take 20 mg lexapro daily. i have a head cold. can i take advil. tylenol doesnt seem to help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Med interactions.: Per Drugs.Com drug interaction checker, there is moderate potential for a drug interaction when escitalopram & ibuprofen are mixed. There is ^ bleeding risk BUT this is more likely if there is renal/ hepatic disease or you are elderly. Many people take this medication combination with no problems. Hope you feel better soon.

Answered 8/28/2018

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I take 20 mg lexapro daily. i have a head cold. can i take advil. tylenol doesnt seem to help?

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