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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Drug-condition interactions, see the “Other warnings” section below.Interactions with drugs or supplementsLexapro can interact with several kinds of drugs. These include:amphetamine drugs, such as amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis)antipsychotic drugs, such as pimozideblood thinners, such as warfarin (Jantoven)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)certain antidepressants, such as selegiline (Emsam) and amitriptylinecertain migraine drugs, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex) and zolmitriptan (Zomig) the opioid drugs fentanyl (Actiq, Fentora) and tramadol (ConZip, Ultram)the acid reflux drug cimetidinethe blood pressure drug metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle)the antifungal drug ketoconazolethe mood stabilizer drug lithium (Lithobid)the anxiety drug buspironeThis list does not contain all kinds of drugs that may interact with Lexapro. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about these interactions and any others that may occur with Lexapro.Boxed warningLexapro has a boxed warning about the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous.Medications used to treat depression can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in certain people. Specifically, this risk is higher in people ages 24 years and younger. This risk applies to Lexapro, an antidepressant used to treat depression in adults and children ages 12 years and older.During Lexapro treatment, your doctor will monitor you for changes in behavior or mood. They’ll watch most closely for these changes whenever they adjust your dosage and in your first few months
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