Do not take Lexapro if you are:
- Taking or have recently taken a type of drug called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), such as Nardil® (phenelzine sulfate) or Parnate® (tranylcypromine sulfate)
- Taking a type of antipsychotic medicine called Orap® (pimozide)
- Allergic to or have had a bad reaction to Lexapro, any of the components of Lexapro, Celexa, or generic citalopram
- Taking Celexa® (citalopram) or generic citalopram
Also, to avoid a serious or potentially life-threatening condition, tell your healthcare provider if you are taking, or planning to take, any prescription or over-the-counter medications, including:
- Other SSRIs, serotonin/noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), certain migraine or headache medications (triptans or tramadol), or tryptophan
- Any other medication prescribed for a psychiatric or neurological condition
- NSAID pain relievers (such as ibuprofen or naproxen), aspirin, warfarin, or blood thinners
- Diuretics
Nardil is a registered trademark of Parke Davis.
Parnate is a registered
trademark of GlaxoSmithKline.
Orap is a registered trademark of Teva
Pharmaceuticals USA.