Posted by JenStar on July 15, 2004, at 1:01:29
In reply to New Lexapro User - Questions regarding interaction, posted by lexapro_questions on July 11, 2004, at 21:23:03
hi guys,
I went to the Lexapro home page (www.Lexapro.com) and printed out the huge FDA-approved .pdf insert file that lists known side effects and interactions. The actual file is located @ http://www.lexapro.com/pdfs/lexapro_pi.pdfThings that are contraindicated for Lexapro: (i.e., don't take them while taking Lexapro)
1. Celexa (b/c Lexapro is basically one of the two molecules that comprise Celexa)
2. MAOI's (fact sheet says that SSRI + MAOI can be a bad combo)Be careful and talk to you doc if you take any drug regularly that thins the blood (warfarin, aspirin, etc.) Some studies have shown that Lexapro may add to the blood-thinning effect of these drugs.
Some common OTC acid-reducers (cimetidine) have been shown to make Lexapro stay in the body longer and in larger amounts than without it. If you take OTC or prescription acid-reducers, check with your doc to see if you should change dosage or alter times you take the meds. There may also be certain antibiotics that do this too, so check with your primary care doc if someone else (i.e., dentist/etc) prescribes an antibiotic for any reason.
There is no research to indicate that vitamins change or inhibit the actions of Lexapro. However, if you regularly take large doses of vitamins, you may want to talk it over with your doc & see if he/she has any recommendations or suggestions.
Good luck!
jenStar
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