misstraci Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Quick question.Which cold and which allergy OTC drugs are safe to take if you are currently taking an SSRI (lexapro)? I've had a bad "cold" the past few days and the congestion is really bad. Not sure which ones are safe to take and which work the best.Thanks for the feedback as always!!Traci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekliz Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 My doctor told me REGULAR MUCINEX......NOT DM. But definately check with your doctor.....they said no Sudafed or anything else Hope you feel better......I am starting to get the same thingx0x0x0xLiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstraci Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thank Liz!! I hope you don't get it bad too. I'll try the regular mucinex. I called the pharmacist but he said anything was fine to take and part of me feels like that is incorrect. I feel like I've heard you can't mix certain things with the lexapro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekliz Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 well, I was thinking you were on a beta blocker and that's why they told me mucinex only.....especially cause the other meds can cause tachycardia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 misstraci,When I was taking Lexapro, I didn't have any issues with my usual go to of Robitussin. But, I think derekliz is right to suggest calling your doc cause I have a feeling regular cold meds will likely affect our BP and HR and could make your POTS symptoms worse. Hope both of you feel better soon.Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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