Precautions and Warnings for Escitalopram

Who Should Not Take Escitalopram?

You should not take escitalopram if:
 
  • You are allergic to escitalopram oxalate, Lexapro, or any inactive components used to make escitalopram. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make escitalopram.

 

  • You have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. MAOIs include:

 

 

  • You are taking pimozide (Orap®). Pimozide is a medication that is used to treat Tourette syndrome, as well as prevent hallucinations.
 

Escitalopram Precautions and Warnings: Summary

There are a number of situations in which escitalopram should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of with escitalopram. However, it is possible that not all of the precautions and warnings for escitalopram were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the escitalopram warnings or precautions that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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