Combine Lexapro and Xanax

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Lexapro

and Xanax

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

Lexapro and Xanax have 115 combined Side Effects total
50 are Life Threatening
15 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 Xanax

Xanax is also known by the generic name Alprazolam USES: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Lexapro and Xanax Combined Have 50 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Premenstrual Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Xanax and Lexapro combined

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

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Lexapro and Xanax Combined have 15 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inducing of a Relaxed Easy State - Sedation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Xanax combined

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

Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Xanax combined

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

Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Xanax combined

Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lexapro and Xanax combined

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Lexapro and Xanax Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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.

Xanax has 18 Condition Contraindications

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

Xanax Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Xanax.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Xanax.

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Xanax.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Xanax.

Depression is a contraindication of Xanax.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Xanax.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Xanax.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Xanax.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Xanax.

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

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Xanax.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Xanax.

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

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Xanax.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Xanax.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Xanax.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Xanax.

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.

Xanax - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slowed/reduced reflexes, slowed breathing, 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.