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What Causes Unexplained Easy Bruising While On Lexapro?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016
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Question : I am currently on my 6th week of lexapro and ik noticing that I'm bruising really bad. I haven't bumped into anything or fell, but I have been taking ibuprofen. should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen increases chance of bleeding on lexapro

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Abnormal bruising or other bleeding manifestation can be an adverse effect of lexapro. The risks increase if the patient is simultaneously on aspirin, Ibuprofen or similar drugs.

So I think you should stop the Ibuprofen and report this event to the prescribing doctor.

Hope this helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (56 minutes later)
so should I be concerned. is this a sign somethings wrong
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
not of major concern

Detailed Answer:
But you should not take both of these simultaneously
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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What Causes Unexplained Easy Bruising While On Lexapro?

Brief Answer: Ibuprofen increases chance of bleeding on lexapro Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Abnormal bruising or other bleeding manifestation can be an adverse effect of lexapro. The risks increase if the patient is simultaneously on aspirin, Ibuprofen or similar drugs. So I think you should stop the Ibuprofen and report this event to the prescribing doctor. Hope this helps. Regards