Anyone have any issues taking ibuprofen?
Is it okay to take ibuprofen while on Lexapro?
Question posted by Wildcat2019 on 17 April 2019
Last updated on 17 April 2019 by masso
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Interactions between your drugs
Moderate
ibuprofen escitalopram
Applies to: ibuprofen, Lexapro (escitalopram)
Using escitalopram together with ibuprofen may increase the risk of bleeding. The interaction may be more likely if you are elderly or have kidney or liver disease. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual bleeding or bruising, or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; lightheadedness; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds; severe headache; and weakness. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Other drug and disease interactions
Lexapro (escitalopram) interacts with more than 600 other drugs and 9 diseases.
ibuprofen interacts with more than 300 other drugs and more than 10 diseases.
Drug and food interactions
Moderate
escitalopram food
Applies to: Lexapro (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.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Source:
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1013-565,1310-0
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