Posted by chemist on August 21, 2004, at 11:21:52
In reply to does anyone know if this is safe???, posted by Donia on August 21, 2004, at 6:29:14
hello there, chemist here...the recipe for disaster lies in smoking + oral contraceptives, although this is dependent to some degree on (1) whether you are taking an oral contraceptive in the first place and (2) the formulation of said contraceptive. the lexapro ought not to interfere with either added drug, and vice versa. given your worries for cardiovascular trouble, i would suggest as a first remedy to dump the smokes (i know, easy for me to say....), as you would then be in the clear. if at some time pregnancy rears its head, lexapro should not be on board, although i am not aware of your plans in that regard. lexapro is a pregnancy category C drug, and is present in breast milk, so should your day come, make sure you are free-and-clear of the lexapro (and hopefully the smokes, too). i wish you well, and all the best, chemist
> Hello, I am a 32 year old female smoker. I am on 10mg of lexapro. I have endometriosis. I have previously been on birth control and it helps 100% with the endo. I would like to know how safe it is to smoke, take lex, and take birth control together?? Chemist or anyone, do you know? I am worried about the risk of stroke and heart trouble in the years to come. I have been off birth control for a few months and want to go back on. any info appreciated!!
> Donia
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