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It may depend on the dosage. Lexapro is an SSRI. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Both of these kinds of medications work with serotonin, so usually only one will be used. However, tricyclic antidepressants are often used at low doses for preventative migraine therapy or chronic pain, rather than when used at higher doses for depression. Make sure you tell your prescribing doctors everything you are taking, and make sure to keep both your psychiatrist and headache specialist informed of any dosage changes to either medication.
Also make sure they are informed of any abortive migraine medications you are using, because the triptans also work with serotonin. And Ultram (generic: tramadol, with acetaminophen Ultracet) is a pain medication sometimes used for migraine pain partially works with serotonin as well.
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Can cats take Lexapro?
Occasionally, Lexapro is given to cats to treat depression so it is safe for them in the amount prescribed. The danger lies when overdosing occurs.
Can you take Buspar and Lexapro together?
Lexapro and Buspar are medications used to treat depression and anxiety. They should never be taken together, since they can flood the brain with serotonin, which can cause seizures and heart problems.
Is NyQuil safe to take if you take amitriptyline?
is it safe to take Nyquil with amitriptyline
Is it safe to take tenuate and amitriptyline at the same time?
Tenuate (Dospan) is an older (1970's) diet aid and having stimulant properties may increase irritability when taken with an "activating" antidepressant like amitriptyline. If you have problems with this , or teeth grinding, a better alternative might be Celexa/Lexapro/Effexor.
Do Acetaminophen and phenylephrine hci and dextromethorphan hbr react with escitalopram?
The Acetaminophen is fine with Escitalopram (Lexapro) Phenylephrine is safe to take with Lexapro, however it can cause anxiety. If you have anxiety along with your depression, Phenylephrine will exacerbate this. Dextromethorphan with Lexapro can, rarely, cause hallucinations. Take Dextromethorphan with caution and in the least effective dose.
Can you take Lexapro with plexus accelerator?
can you take lexapro with plexus accelatorplus
Can you take amoxicillin with amitriptyline?
can you take amoxicillin taking whist amitriptyline
Addrell and Lexapro are they the same drug?
Of course not. Lexapro is an SSRI used to treat anxiety and depression, while Adderall is used to treat ADHD and is a stimulant. Also it can take a week or so to have actual effects of Lexapro, while you'll be able to feel the effects of Adderall minutes later.
Can quetiapine be taken together with amitriptyline?
yes i take 300mg of seroquell and 30mg of amitriptyline
Can you take Lexapro and antivan?
Answer:It is perfectly fine to take Lexapro and Ativan. It is a very common combination of medications for people to take. Ativan is approved for anxiety and for anxiety associated with depression. Only Ativan and Xanax are specifically indicated for use with a depressive disorder. Ativan is also commonly used for 2-6 weeks as Lexapro is started because Ativan can reduce the initial side effects Lexapro can cause and Ativan will provide immediate relief of anxiety.
Is amitriptyline safe for dogs for depression?
erm...NO! ..and what the hell makes you think your dog is depressed?! if they 'look' depressed, they are just bored, take it for a walk and interact with it! jesus christ!
Side effects that you may exprience when you combine amitriptyline with lexapro?
Hi, About a month and a half ago, my doctor started me on lexapro 5mg in the morning for 6 days then up to 10mg a day. A few days after starting on the 5mg dose in the morning I started taking 15mg Serapax (Alepam) 1-3 tablets a day for anxiety. (The reason I started was because of I was majorly stressed about work issues and had major anxiety). Just after getting up to the 10mg Lexapro, I saw a psychiatrist as I was still really anxious. He told me to keep taking the 10mg of Lexapro in the morning and also the take amitriptyline 25mg 1 hour before bed (to help me sleep), then take 15mg of Alepam at time of going to sleep or whenever I had panic attacks throughout the day. The next morning I took 10mg of lexapro after starting the amitriptyline the night before. It was horrible! I felt so weird and spaced out. I thought I was loosing my mind. I was about to pack my bags to go to the nearest pysch ward! I called the psychiatrist and went and saw my doctor as I felt that strange, not right at all. I have been going through hell the last two weeks on this cocktail of drugs. I really think the combination of the lexapro and amitriptyline does not work. Please let me know how you are going as I feel so alone and scared right now. Amber
