3 known interactions • 1 major • 2 moderate • 0 minor
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Potentially life-threatening or causing permanent damage. Avoid combination.
May worsen condition or require dose adjustment. Monitor closely.
Usually limited clinical effect. Manage with routine monitoring.
MAO inhibitors
Risk of serotonin syndrome
Management: Avoid; wait 14 days after stopping MAOI
Other serotonergic medicines
Risk of serotonin syndrome
Management: Monitor for symptoms
NSAIDs
Increased bleeding risk
Management: Monitor for bleeding signs
Always ask your pharmacist about potential interactions with food, alcohol, and supplements specific to Lexapro. Some medicines have significant interactions with grapefruit juice, high-fat meals, dairy products, or vitamin K-rich foods.