Escitalopram and Oxycodone: Can You Take Them Together?
Here's what FDA-approved drug labeling shows.
MODERATE
Interaction Found
Taking escitalopram with oxycodone together can cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. This means too much serotonin builds up in your body, causing confusion, rapid heartbeat, muscle stiffness, and fever.
What to do: Talk to your doctor before taking these medicines together. Tell them about all your medications. Watch for signs of serotonin syndrome. Never stop taking either medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Source: FDA-approved drug labeling via openFDA
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