Lexapro (escitalopram) Drug Interactions
A total of 1114 drugs (6269 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Lexapro (escitalopram).
- 382 major drug interactions (2181 brand and generic names)
- 676 moderate drug interactions (3900 brand and generic names)
- 56 minor drug interactions (188 brand and generic names)
Check for interactions with Lexapro (escitalopram)
Common medications checked in combination with Lexapro (escitalopram)
- Abilify (aripiprazole)
- Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)
- Ambien (zolpidem)
- aspirin
- Ativan (lorazepam)
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- BuSpar (buspirone)
- clonazepam
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
- Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
- gabapentin
- hydrocodone
- ibuprofen
- Klonopin (clonazepam)
- Lamictal (lamotrigine)
- levothyroxine
- Lipitor (atorvastatin)
- lisinopril
- melatonin
- metformin
- Nexium (esomeprazole)
- omeprazole
- phentermine
- Prozac (fluoxetine)
- Seroquel (quetiapine)
- Sleep (diphenhydramine)
- Synthroid (levothyroxine)
- tramadol
- trazodone
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
- Wellbutrin (bupropion)
- Xanax (alprazolam)
Lexapro (escitalopram) alcohol/food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Lexapro (escitalopram)
Lexapro (escitalopram) disease Interactions
There are 9 disease interactions with Lexapro (escitalopram) which include:
- Depression
- Renal Dysfunction
- Hyponatremia
- Liver Disease
- Mania
- Platelet Function
- Seizure Disorders
- Siadh
- Weight Loss
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
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