Can you take Lexapro with flexeril?

Answer 1

If you have Lorazepam and Oxycontin you won't even need Lexapro. Lexapro is a drug that selectivly inhibits the reuptake of seritonin in the prensynaptic neuron, thus flooding the synapse with seritonin premoting the effects of seritonin in the postsynaptic neuron. It is prescribed often for anxiety and depression, but can also cause weight gain, an increase in anxiety and/or depression for the first two weeks of use, and drowsiness. Where as Lorazepam, a benzodiazapine, effects GABA receptors in a way much more noticebly decreasing anxiety; also Oxycontin is an opiate that increases dopamine release, producing a euphoric and analgesic effect. So it would be possible to take these drugs together to excite a numerous amount of chemicals in your brain in niether an agonistic or antagonistic way, therefore reducing the risk of overdose; however Lexapro on top of these two drugs would not have much of a noticible effect and in fact could make you feel slightly nauseated. I also would not suggest taking Lexapro unless you have been on it for a while.

Answer 2

Did your doctor put you on these?? If various physicians overtime individually prescribed these meds and you're not sure, I'd talk to each or get several opinions. Flexaril (cyclobenzaprine) is a mild muscle relaxant that is prescribed for muscle pain, spasm and discomfort. Many dentists use this for TMJ disorder. I have taken it and is said not to be habit forming but can be bought illegally and colloquially known as "mellow yellow." Lexapro is an SSRI, is not habit forming and deals with anxiety and panic. Now comes the tricky part...oxycontin is prescribed for moderate to severe pain. It IS derived from opium and can be habit forming. I take lexapro and took flexaril for a couple months together no problems. But with the Oxy, I can't say. Drug combos/cocktails such as this can get hairy when you start adding heavy meds like Oxycontin. Why would you want to take flexaril with Oxycontin? I'm not sure, but that's for your doctor to tell you. Talk to him or her and tell them everything.

Answer 3

Forget about flex earl, just man-up and quit the Oxi. You'. Do fine after about a week or so.