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Dosage” section above.)If you have withdrawal symptoms when stopping Lexapro, talk with your doctor. They may recommend increasing your dosage again. And then they’ll reduce it more slowly.Is Lexapro addictive?No, Lexapro is not addictive when it’s taken as prescribed to treat a mental health condition. It’s possible to have withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it. (For more information, see just above.) However, this isn’t because the drug is addictive. Withdrawal symptoms aren’t always related to addiction.If you become addicted to a drug, you feel unable to cope without it. You may go out of your way to seek a supply of it. And you may take higher and higher doses.As with many drugs that act in your brain, it’s possible that misusing Lexapro may cause addiction. Misuse refers to taking a drug in a way or for a purpose not prescribed by a doctor. However, Lexapro does not have a high potential for misuse. And taking it doesn’t make you feel “high.”If you have questions about what to expect during your Lexapro treatment, talk with your doctor.Is Lexapro a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or an antidepressant?No, Lexapro is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). However, it is an antidepressant.MAOIs are a class of drugs that work in a different way than Lexapro. Some MAOIs are used to treat depression. Lexapro belongs to a class of antidepressants called SSRIs. (To learn more, see the “How Lexapro works” section below.)It’s important to note that you should not take MAOIs with Lexapro. Taking these two drugs together could cause drug interactions. For more details, see the “Lexapro interactions” section below.If you have questions about MAOIs or other antidepressants, talk with your doctor.Does Lexapro interact with Benadryl?No, it’s not likely. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a medication that’s commonly used to treat allergies. It’s a type of drug called a sedating antihistamine. Lexapro has not been reported to interact with diphenhydramine.However, diphenhydramine can cause sleepiness. Lexapro may also cause sleepiness. So if you feel sleepy while taking Lexapro, taking diphenhydramine as well could make you feel sleepier.To learn more about drugs that can interact with
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