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A member asked:

Hello doctor, i am on vyvanse for add, and my lexapro (escitalopram) is messing it up?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine): Not sure if "messing up" means it is not working for your adhd symptoms, or if it is causing side-effects. Please discuss with your prescribing doctor the possibility of taking Lexapro (escitalopram) at different time in the day.

Answered 6/27/2014

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