Lexapro (escitalopram) and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Lexapro (escitalopram):
escitalopram ↔ food
Moderate Food Interaction
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.
Lexapro (escitalopram) drug interactions
There are 1142 drug interactions 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
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- Drug class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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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. |
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