Does lexapro contain a maoi?
Answer:
Lexapro is not an MAOI, it is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). contained by fact u must not clutch MAOI with SSRI drugs. u can cart cold medicine (anti histamines) beside SSRIs. however, first check this link:
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-63990-le...
Lexapro does not contain an MAOI.
Lexapro is a Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), which raise levels of serotonin.
MAOI's in actual fact raise serotonin level as well by inhibiting an enzyme call monoamine oxidase that breaks down the serotonin upon reuptake.
Combining the medications or taking too much of simply the one can lead to a condition call "Serotonin Syndrome." Some symptoms include: Agitation, sweating, diarrhea, mental status changes (restless, confusion), teeth chattering, clonus, hyperreflexia.
You should send for your doctor's office to discuss cold medication alternatives or dosaging. In the meantime, you may cart an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine HCl (benadryl), but you will probably feel to some extent sedated and that wont be useful if you enjoy to work. :)