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Naproxem with Escitalopram
Is it safe to take naproxen with escitalopram and etizolam ? Because I read on internet that it can cause bleeding. If no, what other substitute can I take for extreme headache?
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It is safe, you can take these medications for head ache
" Bleeding risk in those patients who have a history of MI or cardiac illness,
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continue, no issue
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Naproxen is one of the most commonly prescribed painkiller medication for migraine and other type of headaches.Yes NSAIDs (naproxen) over prolonged use can predispose you to gastric ulcers and there is a risk of bleeding with SSRI medications,but at the age of 23 you need not be worried regarding all these possibilities
Best would be to manage your headache with paracetamol, but in case it's not resolving the only option is to go for NSAIDs and Naproxen us the most common one
Taking Tab Naproxen once in a while is not going to cause bleeding.
But if you need frequent Naproxen please address why you are having frequent headaches
Perhaps then there will he a respite
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Please don't take in all information you receive from the internet and have your doubts clarified from a professional source
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If you are already diagnosed with gastric ulcers or any bleeding disorders,discuss with your doctors and have these medications changed
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Taking Naproxen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID) along with Escitalopram (an SSRI) and Etizolam (a benzodiazepine analog) can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This is because SSRIs like escitalopram can impair platelet aggregation by depleting serotonin in platelets, and NSAIDs like naproxen directly irritate the gastric mucosa. While Etizolam doesnât add to bleeding risk, it can increase sedation when combined with the other two. So yes, the bleeding concern is validâespecially if you have a history of gastritis, ulcers, or are taking it frequently.
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Instead of naproxen, you can consider Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) for managing headachesâitâs safer with SSRIs and doesnât increase bleeding risk. However, if your headaches are recurrent or extreme, it's crucial to investigate the root causeâwhether itâs migraine, medication withdrawal, tension-type, or related to anxiety itself. You can discuss options like low-dose amitriptyline or propranolol for prophylaxis (if diagnosed with chronic tension headache or migraine), but only under doctor supervision.
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If headaches are happening often or worsening, keep a headache diaryânote timing, triggers, severity, and duration. Avoid triggers like sleep deprivation, skipped meals, caffeine withdrawal, or screen overuse. Practice hydration and regular sleep cycles. For natural symptom relief, homeopathic remedies like Belladonna 30 or Glonoinum 30 can help occasionally if the headache fits the picture (e.g., throbbing, pulsating, heat-related). Still, long-term self-medication should be avoidedâget a personalized treatment plan from a qualified provider.
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