The largest amount should be no more than 60 mg (six 10-mg tablets) a day
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Common interactions include dizziness among females, and chronic kidney
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Take this medicine on an empty stomach
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Alcohol can worsen symptoms of anxiety or depression, which Lexapro is used to
New research suggests that in some cases, patients with major depressive disorder whose symptoms include both insomnia and suicidal ideation (thinking about suicide) may benefit by regularly taking
This includes many antidepressants, sedatives, and anticholinergic medications like diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
They might be considered appropriate to use with Lexapro, but always under your doctor’s supervision
Trazodone may cause dry mouth
Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed
SSRIs include citalopram (Celexa®), escitalopram (Lexapro®), fluoxetine (Prozac®), fluvoxamine (Luvox®), paroxetine (Paxil®), and sertraline (Zoloft®)
Medications that can cause weight gain include antidepressants, anticonvulsants, alpha- and beta‐adrenergic blockers, diabetes medications, and antihistamines
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Phentermine is a weight loss medication that’s FDA-approved for short-term use
(This same article, by the way, provides a great overview of other triggers found in Other Medications If you are taking any of the following prescription medications, bring the actual prescription bottles with you to your DOT exam: Ambien (zolpidem), anxiolytics such as Alprazolam, lorazepam, Xanax, and pain medications such as hydrocodone/APAP, Vicodin, tramadol, or oxycodone
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