Are There Any Interactions Between Lexapro, Ibuprofen And Alcohol?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2015

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Question : My doctor prescribed lexapro for anxiety. I have a pounding headache and am wanting to take ibuprofen to relieve it. My last dose of lexapro was at 10:30am. It is now 8:30pm. Am i safe to take ibuprofen? As we are jewish we also drank alcohol tonight for religious purposes. Will this interact with anything? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no seignificant drug interactions.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I understand your concerns.

You are taking lexapro for anxiety.

In my opinion, you can take ibuprofen for your headache.
Ocassional intake if ibuprofen with lexapro does not have any significant interactions.

Also, there is no significant interaction due to alcohol as well.

Do not worry. You can take ibuprofen.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar