Diclofenac and Escitalopram: Can You Take Them Together?

Here's what FDA-approved drug labeling shows.

MODERATE

Interaction Found

Taking diclofenac (a pain reliever) with escitalopram (an antidepressant) may increase your risk of bleeding and stomach problems. Escitalopram can also affect how your body processes diclofenac.

What to do: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these medicines together. They may need to adjust your doses or monitor you more closely. Do not stop either medication without speaking to your doctor first.

Source: FDA-approved drug labeling via openFDA

About These Medications

Diclofenac — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

Escitalopram — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

Other interactions with Diclofenac

SEVEREwarfarinMODERATElosartanMODERATEsertralineMODERATEnaproxen

Other interactions with Escitalopram

MODERATElosartanMODERATEfluoxetineMODERATEvenlafaxineMODERATEibuprofenMODERATEmeloxicamMODERATEwarfarin

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SafeCheck provides drug interaction information from FDA-approved product labeling (openFDA). This is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.