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Hello. i have been on lexapro 10 mg. i have pink eye and sinus infection. my doctor prescribed me azithromycin 250mg. do those interact?

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Serious interaction: Lexapro and azithromycin have a potentially serious interaction that can cause a heart rhythm disturbance. Call your doctor immediately to let him/her know that you are taking lexapro and have been prescribed azithromycin.

Answered 3/22/2018

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