The pharmacist discusses the interaction between Lexapro (escitalopram) and NyQuil (specifically the dextromethorphan contained in NyQuil)
Dextromethorphan: A common suppressant, dextromethorphan is available Generic for Lexapro. Escitalopram. Image of a fluoxetine capsule. Generic for
Lexapro can interact with the over the counter cough medication dextromethorphan, which is available as the salt form, dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
Some of these products contain medication that generally should not be used with Lexapro, such as dextromethorphan (increasing the risk of
Delsym (dextromethorphan polistirex) is an available drug that contains dextromethorphan. Lexapro. (escitalopram). Depression; Generalized
alprazolam (Xanax), and clonazepam (Klonopin)?. Lexapro Delsym (dextromethorphan), a different treatment for cough, is known to interact with Lexapro.
Some of these products contain medication that generally should not be used with Lexapro, such as dextromethorphan (increasing the risk of
Dextromethorphan (Delsym) Perhaps the most well-known interaction in terms of OTC medication and SSRI drugs is with the cough suppressant dextromethorphan. Caution is advised when using Lexapro and dextromethorphan together.
While acetaminophen and doxylamine do not interact with Lexapro (escitalopram), dextromethorphan may interact with Lexapro as they both increase serotonin
I grant that the effect is real, as many women on Lexapro have found, but its administration has to be subtle.