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Lexapro Precautions and Warnings (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Lexapro?

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

 

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

 

 

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

Lexapro Precautions and Warnings: Summary

There are a number of situations in which Lexapro should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of with Lexapro. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Lexapro were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Lexapro precautions and warnings 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;