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Can Generic Lexapro And Brintellix Be Taken Together?

What if I take the Lexipro Generic.. Have been on that for over Ten Years.. Went threw a car Windshield in 1984 never got help until 2004.. Then they changed generic a few years ago and stress and Everything I am too depressed.. nothing nothing to lIve nor get better for. I hate where I live.. then He gave me Briintellix three days ago.. took it in the day ..no side affects.. good.. But if I take both Meds together will that fix my emotional state.. so I can leave the house and go out.. and do something in the World.. I dont want to go Out and I am missing everything.. i am so deppressed.. want to die.. but want to be near my daughter in LA.. what to do .. why can I not make a dicision and go anymore???
Wed, 9 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Lexapro and Brintellix are two different drugs and they do interact with one another. Using them together may cause serotonin syndrome which is a serious condition that may be life-threatening.

Please consult your doctor related to the drugs you need to use for depression so you do not put yourself at risk for serious side effects.

I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Can Generic Lexapro And Brintellix Be Taken Together?

Hello, Lexapro and Brintellix are two different drugs and they do interact with one another. Using them together may cause serotonin syndrome which is a serious condition that may be life-threatening. Please consult your doctor related to the drugs you need to use for depression so you do not put yourself at risk for serious side effects. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician