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I take 10mg lexapro 1a day & 1mg klonopin 2 a day. because of this im starting to become constipated. is it safe for me to take a senna root laxative tea before bed? i take first dose of lexapro & klonopin @ 7:20am and 2nd dose klonopin @ 7:20 pm.

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Dr. Alejandra Moscoso-agosto answered

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Yes: There is no reported interaction between senna and Lexapro nor klonopin.

Answered 8/19/2020

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A member asked:

I take 10mg lexapro 1a day & 1mg klonopin 2 a day. because of this im starting to become constipated. is it safe for me to take a senna root laxative tea before bed? i take first dose of lexapro & klonopin @ 7:20am and 2nd dose klonopin @ 7:20 pm.

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Dr. Alejandra Moscoso-agosto answered

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