Can you take lexapro xanax and cozaar at the same time?

Answer 1

Yes. My girlfriend was prescribed both Lexapro and Xanax for sporadic severe anxiety and panic attacks resulting from a traumatic experience that had occured two years prior. She has been on it for about four weeks but the side-effects (nausea, constant drowsiness, impaired sex drive, 'spacing out') have become severe enough that she consulted her doctor was instructed to ditch the Xanax and take half of her Lexapro dosage. It appears that taking both would only be beneficial if the symptoms they are prescribed to cure are long-term and the patient fully understands the possible side-effects of the medication.

Yes, the two drugs are not mutually exclusive. However, Xanax (aprazolam) being a temporary tranquilizer, is typically not prescribed or intended for long stretches of time. Tolerance and withdrawl/habit forming effects being part of the reason. Xanax has a half life of roughly 12 hours, which makes it ideal for dealing with bouts of isolated anxiety. Certain side effects can be exacerbated with the Xanax such as upset stomach, drowsiness and decreased libido but this you already know. In short, since I can't and won't tell you what to do, talk to your doctor and tell him or her everything.
My Doctor prescribed both to me years ago. I was on Lexapro and Xanax 2mg and I'm fine.

Answer 2

These medications can be taken together, but there is a chance for interactions. The Xanax and Cozaar can decrease blood pressure; so watch for headaches, dizziness, and changes in heart rate. Xanax and Lexapro together can increase the side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. If you are having any problems or concerns about side effects, check with your doctor.

Answer 3

To answer your question, yes you can take them together. As far as what is meant by together, you should probably try to take them at separate intervals to reduce any chance of interaction between the two. For example, lexapro may cause drowsiness and xanax, more often than not WILL cause drowsiness. If you seem to be affected by this with one or both, more than another person is, than it may be unsafe causing respiratory depression. I take lexapro myself daily and xanax as needed and have found no problems, however, I take 30mg lexapro before bed and usually need to take the xanax the next day for anxiety spikes. In other words, they're spread out. They should still have only a very small chance of causing any serious interactions. AVOID DRIVING AFTER.

Answer 4

i am not a doctor

and,

i would suggest checking with an MD psychiatrist on this one.

it has been my experience that med-to-med interactions are very important to take a look at, and can be very harmful to the mind and body if meds are taken improperly. especially, if a combination of meds are taken improperly....

bottom line, check with an MD psychiatrist (if you don't already have one, find one and find a really good one that you like a lot) and ask him or her not only if you can take xanax and celexa at the same time but can you take xanax, celexa and the OTHER MEDS that you are currently taking ALSO at the same time. THAT is the most important part - checking ALL of the meds that you are taking and the med-to-med interaction of ALL of the meds. Thanks for reading this!

Answer 5

You need to check with your doctor.

Answer 6

Yes!!