Drug Interactions between Lexapro and oxybutynin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Lexapro (escitalopram)
- oxybutynin
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Lexapro and oxybutynin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Lexapro
A total of 700 drugs are known to interact with Lexapro.
- Lexapro is in the drug class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
- Lexapro is used to treat the following conditions:
oxybutynin
A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with oxybutynin.
- Oxybutynin is in the drug class urinary antispasmodics.
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Oxybutynin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Dysuria
- Hyperhidrosis (off-label)
- Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
- Overactive Bladder
- Prostatitis (off-label)
- Urinary Frequency
- Urinary Incontinence
Drug and food interactions
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.
oxyBUTYnin food
Applies to: oxybutynin
Ask your doctor before using oxyBUTYnin together with ethanol (alcohol). Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking oxyBUTYnin. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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.
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.
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 interaction information available. |
Further information
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