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A member asked:

I have been taking lexapro (escitalopram) for about 3 years now. i recently got a couple of infections and went to the doctor who gave me nitrofurantoin (macrobid) and metronidazole to clear them up. is it alright to continue taking 20mg/day lexapro?

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Yes.

Answered 12/24/2021

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