Posted by PHV on November 12, 2003, at 21:31:11
In reply to Lexapro and Nyquil, posted by gumby22 on November 12, 2003, at 15:28:32
> Has anyone taken Vicks Nyquil while on Lexapro? Is it OK to do it?
I specifically asked my doc if it was okay to take Nyquil and/or Benadryl with Lexapro due to sinus issues I also have. She said both were fine. I also take Ambien to sleep because anxiety has been a S/E for me from the Lex and Benadryl and Nyquil are okay.
I also asked why I should be careful drinking alcohol - I'm a social drinker - holiday parties coming up - I know I'll be in many more social situations. She told me it's not as though it harms you in any way - it's just that alcohol is a depressant - and Lexapro is an anti-depressant. Therefore, while drinking alcohol, it may counteract the effects of Lexapro.
I have been on Lex for nearly five months now. Minor S/E's continue some days. I guess it's similar to life before Lex during depression . . . some days were better than others. I think that's just life.
Best of luck to all.
Patty
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