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A member asked:

What are the chances of developing serotonin syndrome when taking 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) once a day?

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Unlikely: Serotonin syndrome would be a concern if it is combined with other medications (such as tramadol for pain, trazodone for sleep or Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraine headaches).

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): Slim to none. Dose is small.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2013

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