Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 300053

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Lexapro a new med

Posted by Drmyrt on January 13, 2004, at 0:22:53

Good Evening. I have just been given Lexapro, but after reading the above comments, I am not so sure that I really want to try it. I am on Wellbutron and Topomax - the topomax is leaving. Replaced by Lexapro. I have previously been on Efexor (that took forever to adapt - and do not want that kind of experience again. I was briefly on Celexa - but not long - and I did not particularly like it or feel real good about it. THIS medication is suppose to be better.

My concern is the other(heart) meds I am on - Coumadan, Topral, Zocor, Tentral and Nexium. What kind of interaction will they have?

Thanks for your assistance
M.

 

Re: Lexapro a new med » Drmyrt

Posted by AnneL on January 13, 2004, at 0:36:35

In reply to Lexapro a new med, posted by Drmyrt on January 13, 2004, at 0:22:53

I am not familiar with Tentral, however, Lexapro does not have any significant drug-drug interactions with Coumadin (anticoagulant), Zocor (Lipid-lowering medication),Toprol (a beta blocker, or Nexium (Proton Pump Inhibitor for GERD). Of course, when you are on Coumadin therapy, you must inform your Coumadin clinic manager that you are starting on a new med so that you can get your Protime checked after starting the new medication to make sure that your INR (International Normalized Ratio) is within a safe and therapeutic range. Best of luck to you with Lexapro! :) Anne

 

Re: Lexapro a new med

Posted by Ame Sans Vie on January 13, 2004, at 7:05:25

In reply to Re: Lexapro a new med » Drmyrt, posted by AnneL on January 13, 2004, at 0:36:35

Trental (pentoxifylline) is an anticoagulant. I was unable to find any contraindications between Trental and Lexapro, nor any psychiatric medication for that matter.

 

Re: Lexapro a new med

Posted by KathrynLex on January 13, 2004, at 11:31:02

In reply to Lexapro a new med, posted by Drmyrt on January 13, 2004, at 0:22:53

I'm also not familiar with the heart meds you're on. I would suggest asking your pharmacist or doctor, either should be able to tell you how the medications will react together.

Also, don't be discouraged by reading the above posts. There are a lot of people who have success on Lexapro. I'm on day 25 of 10 mg of Lex and have found that I'm beginning to feel better. Also, Lex is supposed to have very few side effects. Some people take it with no trouble at all. For me, it took about 3 weeks to adjust.

Best of luck to you!

K.

 

Re: Lexapro a new med

Posted by Bill LL on January 13, 2004, at 12:19:04

In reply to Lexapro a new med, posted by Drmyrt on January 13, 2004, at 0:22:53

Some people do have problems with Lexapro and all other drugs, but don't be discouraged. Lexapro is very effective and very safe.


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