Is it safe to take ibruprofen wit esc ?

[laura442]

Hi all,

The nhs direct told me its not advisable to take ibruprofen or asprin with these meds but it doesnt say so on the leaflet ?
Does anyone know about this ?

[Serenitie]

Just found this, Laura:

Lexapro (Escitalopram) Interactions


Alosetron
Amphetamine
Anti-retroviral protease inhibitors
Aprepitant
Aripiprazole
Aspirin, ASA
Atomoxetine
Barbiturates
Buspirone
Carbamazepine
Carvedilol
Cevimeline
Cimetidine
Clarithromycin
Clozapine
Cocaine
Cyproheptadine
Darifenacin
Dexamethasone
Dexfenfluramine
Dextroamphetamine
Dextromethorphan
Diltiazem
Doxercalciferol
Encainide
Erythromycin
Ethanol
Fenfluramine
Flecainide
food
Furazolidone
grapefruit juice
Haloperidol
Isoniazid, INH
Itraconazole
Kava Kava, Piper methysticum
Ketoconazole
Linezolid
Lithium
Metoclopramide
Metoprolol
Mexiletine
Modafinil
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Nefazodone
Nicardipine
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Opiate agonists
Pentazocine
Phenothiazines
Phentermine
Phenytoin
Primidone
Procarbazine
Propafenone
Propranolol
Rifabutin
Rifampin
Risperidone
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Serotonin-Receptor Agonists
Sibutramine
St. John’s Wort, Hypericum perforatum
Thiothixene
Timolol
Tramadol
Trazodone
Tricyclic antidepressants
Troglitazone
Troleandomycin
Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptophan
Valerian, Valeriana officinalis
Venlafaxine
Verapamil
Voriconazole
Warfarin
Zolpidem


Read more: http://rx-s.net/weblog/more/lexapro_escitalopram_interactions/#ixzz23bImOXR4

[laura442]

Aww thanks serenetie so would you take ibruprofen ? Wonder why nhs advised not to ?

[Serenitie]

There is no mention of Ibuprofen. Why not ring your local chemist and get advice from the pharmacist? I've always found pharmacists to be really helpful and knowledgeable :yesyes:

[wize_guy]

Just got an experience with iubrofen and cipralex today, I took one and got edgy from 1 collegue telling me something that I took in a bad way even though there was nothing bad from what he said. Got anxiety for 6 hours.

[Jmac]

My doc says no ibuprofen but acetaminophen (paracetomol in UK) is fine. Best to check with the chemist or your doc to be sure.

[Sparkle1984]

I didn't know that you can't have grapefruit juice with this kind of medication (not that I drink grapefruit juice very often anyway, but it's useful to know).

[swgrl09]

i have ibuprofin once in a while and no issues. wouldn't overdo it though.