Can i take cold medicines with lexapro?
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You can use cold remedies while using Lexapro, however, stay away form any containing aspirin or Ibuprofen or NSAIDs, you can use one containing acetaminophen or paracetamol, plus some decongestant like Pseudoephedrine.\n\nIt is best be used for the least period possible till symptoms subside.
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I am currently taking lexapro. i have been on it for awhile. it has helped me alot, you just need to keep taking it regularly,k? Good luck with the medication! if you have anymore questions you can im or email me anytime.
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FROM ONE FELLOW SUFFERER OF THIS DISORDER TO ANOTHER:\n\nI have Social Anxiety Disorder. I don't know about Lexapro but I take 30mg of Diazepam (Valium) a day. Plus depression often goes along with this disorder so I take 75mg of Effexor XR a day.\n\n I see that Lexapro is for relieving the symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety disorder. And that the full antidepressant/anxiolytic effect may take 4 to 6 weeks.\n\n Please do yourself a favor. A family doctor is not the best person to go to about this condition. A psychiatrist is best because they specialize in fields like this. If you are not seeing a psychiatrist do so rather than a family doctor. And let your doctor know exactly what you have said here and that the first month you felt great but it is now not doing much for you. Expect to try several different medications till one is found that is right for you. Everyone reacts a little bit differently to medicine and what is good for one person may not have the desired results for you.\n Take care and good luck!
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It depends on exactly what type of cold it is. A runny nose, pressure on the face, no aches = sudafed or maybe claritin(maybe allergies, not a cold) \nAll of the above + aches = tylenol cold & flu\nStopped up nose = benadryl or other anithistimine\nLike I said - depends on what type of cold it is.
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist. \n\nAs a general rule, people on anti-depressant medications should drink little or no alcohol.  This is a dangerous combination for many reasons.
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no  you may not.  YOU should ask your doctor just to be on the safe side.  Some medicines cans mix together and make you sick.  OR one will over power the other.
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i works my daughter takes it.\n If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Lexapro and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:\n     · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);\n     · an irregular heartbeat or pulse;\n     · low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);\n     · high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or\n     · chills or fever.\n• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking Lexapro and talk to your doctor:\n     · headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;\n     · nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;\n     · sleepiness or insomnia; or\n     · decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.\n\ndo not know about the weight gain
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U should not take both together. Nyquil has a cough suppressant in it so u should only need to take one or the other.
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Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Lexapro. \n\nMore common side effects may include: \nConstipation, decreased appetite, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, ejaculation disorder, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, impotence, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, runny nose, sinusitis, sleepiness, sweating\n\nLess common side effects may include: \nAbdominal pain, abnormal dreaming, allergic reactions, blurred vision, bronchitis, chest pain, coughing, earache, fever, gas, heartburn, high blood pressure, hot flushes, increased appetite, irritability, joint pain, lack of concentration, lack of energy, lack of orgasm, light-headedness, menstrual cramps, migraine, muscle pain, nasal congestion, neck and shoulder pain, pain in arms or legs, palpitations, rash, ringing in the ears, sinus congestion, sinus headache, stomachache, tingling, toothache, tremors, urinary problems, vertigo, vomiting, weight changes, yawning\n\nA variety of very rare side effects have also been reported. Check with your doctor if you develop any new or unusual symptoms.
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Yes. Go to your doctor and ask about Welbutren or Lexapro. They help! I take them both because I suffer from sivere Depression.
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I started 10mg of Lexapro about 4 weeks ago, the drowsiness for me went away about into the 3rd week.  Sometimes after a long day, I just lay down and take a nap.  It does help, the benefits though of Lexapro outweigh the side effects.  There are side effects with ALL medications.  The good news is with antidepressants they eventually evaporate, or should anyway, if after a month it gets worse, or no better talk to your doc, he/she may have to change either the dosage or the med, or the time you are taking it.  They will help you, BUT you have to be patient and give it some time to do the job.  I know, I was inpatient too.  He first put me on zoloft and I turned into a zombie for 3 weeks, he took me off and put me on Lexapro.  I definitly had less side effects.  Hang in there, it could be worse, trust me.\nGood luck
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Lexapro was freakin horrbile with me. I just had bad anxiety...untill my doc threw me on Lexapro...then I was suicidal and depressed. \n\nAnyhooters....I wouldn't say "the damage has been done" it was just an allergic reaction.  You will recover. Don't sweat it.
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give her cold medicine for children to make her sleepy
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OTC drugs are the best for treating cold and cough. If you are on medication for nausea, u could as well take drugs for cold.
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I've been on Lexapro for a little over a year. I took Wellbutrin XR briefly, but went back to the Lexapro. I plan to ween off of the medication here in a few months. It has helped tremendously. I was a mess, unable to do the basic functions of my job. I know part of it is chemical, but the medication has helped me better understand and cope with life. It is a way of living, of dealing that I will be able to continue once the medicine is gone. \n\nGood luck, sweetheart.
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I have never taken Lexapro, but I have experienced withdrawal from Effexor.  I was also very dizzy and irritable.  I did not experience diarrhea, but it is a common side effect.   I learned through several chat websites that some of these side effects can be relieved by taking one over the counter benadryl.  This is half the standard dose (which means you don't get quite as drowsy), and I found it really helped with the dizziness.   \n\nYou also might want to consider discussing tapering off the meds more slowly with your doc.  The larger the drops you make, the more you will feel these symptoms. \n\nHow long you experience them varies from person to person.   I experienced symptoms for about a month after I started tapering off.  \n\nGood luck!
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I am not a medical doctor, but I feel that your intuition is right. Since Lexapro is prescribed for depression there could be some conflict. Lexapro official site doesn't mention Valerian or Kava Kava, but I would suggest you check with your pharmacist.  He or she will know how Lexapro reacts with benzodiazepines which work similarly to Valerian, for example. I am not a pharmacist, but I feel that Valerian root might interfere with Lexapro, because, with prolonged use Valerian root tends to cause dependency and the known withdrawal symptoms resemble depression. As far as Kava Kava is concerned there is a warning and a ban on the products containing Kava Kava because it reportedly leads to a serious liver disfunction--August 2002, Federal Ministry of Health, Health Canada. I hope it helps.