Combine Lexapro and Abilify

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Lexapro

and Abilify

Combine Lexapro with Abilify. To make a decision about taking Lexapro and Abilify, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Lexapro and Abilify have 118 combined Side Effects total
57 are Life Threatening
18 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Lexapro

Lexapro is also known by the generic name Escitalopram USES: Escitalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram may improve your feelings of well-being and energy level and decrease nervousness.

Uses of Abilify

Abilify is also known by the generic name Aripiprazole

USES:
Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters).

This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and prevent or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Lexapro and Abilify Combined Have 57 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue - Tardive Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in Lung - Pulmonary Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Diabetes Mellitus Ketoacidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Foot Pain - Feet Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increase in the Product of Metabolism Found in Muscle - Increased Creatine Phosphokinase is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sunstroke - Heat Stroke is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Abilify and Lexapro combined

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Lexapro and Abilify Combined have 18 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still - Akathisia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Abilify combined

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Lexapro and Abilify Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Lexapro and Abilify.

Lexapro has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lexapro.

Lexapro Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Upper GI Bleed - Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Contraindication Warnings

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Cardiac Disease - Heart Disease is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Increased Risk of Bleeding is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Lexapro.

SIADH Syndrome - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Lexapro.

Abilify has 25 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Abilify.

Abilify Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Abilify.

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Abilify.

Metabolic Syndrome X is a contraindication of Abilify.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a contraindication of Abilify.

Senile Dementia - Dementia in an Elderly Person is a contraindication of Abilify.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Abilify.

Tardive Dyskinesia - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue is a contraindication of Abilify.

Contraindication Warnings

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Abilify.

Alzheimer's Disease is a contraindication of Abilify.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Abilify.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Abilify.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Abilify.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Abilify.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Abilify.

Hyperlipidemia - High Amount of Fats in the Blood is a contraindication of Abilify.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Abilify.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Abilify.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Abilify.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Abilify.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Abilify.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Abilify.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Abilify.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Abilify.

Predisposition to Aspiration - Susceptible to Breathing Fluid Into Lungs is a contraindication of Abilify.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Abilify.

Lexapro - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Abilify - Symptoms of overdose may include
very fast heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.