can I combine xanax and lexapro/
Lexapro 10mg and xanax 1 mg..Im a reforming alchoholic
Hello walt,
You can go to www.drugs.com, fill out your profile as if you take both and the program will cross referance any meds with it's data base and tell you if you can take both, or if there is a problem with taking both. Good Luck it is how I found out one of my meds can cause a problem with one of the others I take.
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Hi Walt,
Thank you for your question. Medications like Xanax and Lexapro are often used in combination together without any problems. However, it's important to know that using these medications together does increase the risk of side effects such as confusion, drowsiness, loss of coordination, and weakness. If you notice that you are experiencing any of these side effects more frequently, you should discuss with your doctor whether another medication regimen would be better for you. I hope this answers your question!
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Casey
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i'm about to start lexapro 10mg today... i've been taking 2 mgs of xanax daily... tried stopping the xanax cold turkey and got terrible withdrawal effects.... nightmares and hallucinations -- so doc told me to start taking xanax again at 2 mgs a day and wean off -- taking 1/4 mg less weekly... i'm down to 1mg now -- going to start it with lexapro today -- still hoping to wean off of the xanax -- any suggestions out there... thanks mickscag@aol.com
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I too am a "recovering" alcoholic. I take 3 - 20mg of lexapro 3 times per day and 1 - 1mg. tab of Xanax and have no side effects. I go to my doctor about every 3 months.
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I was taking this combo after the loss of my son. Initially they helped to relieve anxiety. I took Lexapro daily, Xanax just when the anxiety kept me from sleeping. My mental state was altered considerably while taking these medications. I began having suicidal thoughts and eventually attempted suicide.