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Moderate

diphenhydramine<>escitalopram

Applies to: Lexapro (as escitalopram oxalate) 10 MG Oral Tablet <> Benadryl 2.5 MG/ML Oral Solution

The risk or severity of serotonin syndrome can be increased when Diphenhydramine is combined with Escitalopram.

No other interactions were found between your selected drugs.

Note: this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions between your selected drugs

Moderate

diphenhydramine<>escitalopram

Applies to: Lexapro (as escitalopram oxalate) 10 MG Oral Tablet <> Benadryl 2.5 MG/ML Oral Solution

Drug1 (rxcui = 352272, name = escitalopram 10 MG Oral Tablet [Lexapro], tty = SBD). Drug2 (rxcui = 1049908, name = diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2.5 MG/ML Oral Solution [Benadryl], tty = SBD). Drug1 is resolved to diphenhydramine, Drug2 is resolved to escitalopram and interaction asserted in DrugBank between Diphenhydramine and Escitalopram.

No other interactions were found between your selected drugs.

Note: this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

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