Taking NyQuil With Lexapro. If I take a Lexapro (escitalopram) at 9 pm, can I take NyQuil at 12 pm? READ MORE
The pharmacist discusses the interaction between Lexapro (escitalopram) and NyQuil (specifically the dextromethorphan contained in NyQuil)
None of the ingredients in NyQuil are recommended with Lexapro due to serotonin syndrome. I would ask why you want to take NyQuil is it for
Has anyone taken Vicks Nyquil while on Lexapro? Is it OK to do it?
It should be noted that there are a variety of different Nyquil products including Nyquil Cough and Nyquil Severe. However, the ingredient we are concerned about is the cough suppressant, dextromethorphan. Lexapro Information. Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant classified as an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor).
As a side note, while Lexapro doesn't interact with ZzzQuil, there is a potential interaction between it and NyQuil (due to the cough suppressant dextromethorphan). Be sure to speak with your doctor regarding prior to combining Lexapro and NyQuil. References. Lexapro Prescribing Information. AccessFDA; Lexapro Monograph. DailyMED
It should be noted that there are a variety of different Nyquil products including Nyquil Cough and Nyquil Severe. However, the ingredient we are concerned about is the cough suppressant, dextromethorphan. Lexapro Information. Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant classified as an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor).
As a side note, while Lexapro doesn't interact with ZzzQuil, there is a potential interaction between it and NyQuil (due to the cough suppressant dextromethorphan). Be sure to speak with your doctor regarding prior to combining Lexapro and NyQuil. References. Lexapro Prescribing Information. AccessFDA; Lexapro Monograph. DailyMED
As a side note, while Lexapro doesn't interact with ZzzQuil, there is a potential interaction between it and NyQuil (due to the cough suppressant dextromethorphan). Be sure to speak with your doctor regarding prior to combining Lexapro and NyQuil. References. Lexapro Prescribing Information. AccessFDA; Lexapro Monograph. DailyMED
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