I'm taking Escitalopram 10mg before sleep for last 5 months, During day time shall i drink green tea during this medication. Is there any possible side effects will occur due to this combination. Also please advice is it safe to drink coffee instead of Green tea.
Escitalopram with Green Tea side effects?
Question posted by navin4uu on 27 April 2016
Last updated on 22 February 2019 by Posie1965
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Posie1965
22 Feb 2019
I don't know I'm asking the same question and looking for the answer. Bilberry Blackberry green tea extract in a vitamin for macular degeneration. Taking Lexapro 10 mg in the morning. Multiple vitamins with minerals is it safe to take I need the vitamin for my eyes.
chuck1957
28 April 2016
navin; could not find any problems but im with my friend masso on this there just is not enough info out on all these type things on the market these days. chuck1957
masso
27 April 2016
Interactions between your selected drugs
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other drugs that your selected drugs interact with
escitalopram interacts with more than 500 other drugs.
green tea interacts with 3 other drugs.
Interactions between your selected drugs and food
Moderate
escitalopram food
Applies to: escitalopram
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with escitalopram. Do not use more than the recommended dose of escitalopram, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
No therapeutic duplications were found for your selected drugs.
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1013-0,2375-0
Yes, you can drink a couple of cups of coffee in the morning, not too much, as you know caffeine makes one anxious and that could have an undesired effect and green tea has plenty of caffeine.
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