Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What can i take for pain medicine while on lexapro? webmd says that nsaids are to be avoided. what can i take for an inflamation injury?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Please see your Psychiatrist for an expert opinion on combinations of drugs based on knowledge of your medical history. If you are not confident with your Psychiatrist please see another for a second opinion.
Answered 6/30/2021
0 views
Acetaminophen: It is true that NSAIDs should be generally be avoided when taking Lexapro, and when the two are taken together, they should be under the supervision of a doctor. One alternative medication that to relieve pain that does not affect Lexapro is acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Answered 7/2/2021
0 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Allergic to NSAIDS. What meds can I take to treat overall inflammation and pain on a reg basis? Tylenol doesn't cut it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is gastritis considered chronic inflammation? Should i take nsaid to get rid of it? I don't like meds... I've had gastritis it seems forever.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Allergic to nsaids and most narcotics; pain from inflammation & headaches alot. Tylenol (acetaminophen) isn't working. What natural or drug remedies will treat inflm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Which nsaid has better anti-inflammation properties! Advil or aleve (naproxen)? What is the max dose I should take of either, for anti-inflammation benefits?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
C-reactive protein quant 11.5. (highest scale 4.9). Can't take nsaids. What will bring inflammation down? Steroids make hair fall out...
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I just started taking Lexapro (escitalopram) (generic) but was prescribed meloxicam from a different dr. I read the Lexapro (escitalopram) pamphlet & it says no nsaids. Can i take?
How long does prevacid stay in the system for? I took my Lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg this morning and just realized prevacid is a NSAID
Daughter has ankle tendinitis. Doctor says to take NSAIDS for pain/inflammation. How long can she take naproxen twice a day? Risks? 20 yo/190 lbs.
Do NSAIDs aid in the healing process of a muscle injury or just stop the inflammation for comfort?
Does eye has ability to heal inflammation inside it automatically without nsaid drop if it's caused by Injury? I went to doc pretty late i.e 20 days after trauma and had pain with blurry vision in all 20 days. Presently,dilated eye exam is normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
