Lexapro can be taken with most other medicines. Always tell your
healthcare professional what medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter
drugs, herbal remedies, diet supplements, etc. If you are taking monoamine
oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as Nardil® (phenelzine sulfate)
and Parnate® (tranylcypromine sulfate), you should NOT take Lexapro.
If you are not sure, ask your healthcare professional if you are taking
an MAO inhibitor. You should also not take Lexapro if you are taking
the antipsychotic medicine Orap® (pimozide). View
the Full Prescribing Information for more information about drug
interactions and contraindications.
Follow all of your healthcare professional's instructions on how
and when to take Lexapro. Lexapro can be taken at any time of day
with or without food. For best results, take Lexapro every day. In
addition, even though you may begin to feel better in 1 to 2 weeks,
do not stop taking Lexapro. Full benefit is not achieved until 4-6
weeks and full recovery takes time. Continue taking Lexapro as directed
by your healthcare professional.
Nardil is a registered trademark of Parke Davis.
Parnate is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline.
Orap is a registered trademark of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.
