[rread1]

I have been on 20mg Lexapro and 37.5mg Phentermine for alittle bit over a month now. I haven't had any side effects while taking these two drugs together. Should I still continue?

[susanpesek]

Hi, Honey. Your Mama sounds like a smart lady. Be sure to inform her of your concerns. Any pharmacist would be happy to advise you over the phone, too, for free!

[amberstone]

So how long have you been taking the two drugs together I just started back taking lexapro and I am so worried that it is gonna cause me to gain weight I have already gained 6 pounds and I am very scared to gain anymore because I lost 25 on phen in 3 months

[wendyhartz]

my doctor told me I could not take lexapro with phentermine!! you might want to check with your doctor!!!

[rainbow_tears]

I have just been on drugs.com and had a look for you guys at the interactions between Lexapro and Phentermine and I found.....

You have searched for drug interactions between the following drugs: phentermine hydrochloride, Lexapro

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Drug-Drug Interactions

phentermine and escitalopram (major Drug-Drug)
Description:

GENERALLY AVOID:
Several case reports suggest that patients treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) may exhibit an increased sensitivity to sympathomimetic agents. The mechanism of interaction is unclear. The reaction has been reported when fluoxetine was used concomitantly with phentermine, amphetamine, or phenylpropanolamine. Additionally, some sympathomimetic agents (e.g., amphetamines) may possess serotonergic activity and should generally not be administered with SRIs because of the additive risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A receptors. The interaction occurred in a patient treated with dexamphetamine approximately 2 weeks after the addition of venlafaxine. The medications were discontinued and the patient was given cyproheptadine for suspected serotonin syndrome, whereupon symptoms promptly resolved. A second episode occurred when dexamphetamine was subsequently resumed and citalopram added. The patient improved following cessation of citalopram on his own, and residual symptoms were successfully treated with cyproheptadine.

MANAGEMENT:
In general, amphetamines should not be combined with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Close monitoring for enhanced sympathomimetic effects is recommended if these agents must be used together. Patients should also be monitored for signs and symptoms of excessive serotonergic activity such as CNS irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, myoclonus, ataxia, abdominal cramping, hyperpyrexia, shivering, pupillary dilation, diaphoresis, hypertension, and tachycardia.




Drug-Food Interactions

No interactions were found.
If you require further information, please consult with your doctor or pharmacist

[amberstone]

actually I think you are right because on the drug reactions on lexapro it mentions that the two are dangerous

thanks