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Escitalopram and pregabalin
Any problem with taking escitalopram 5 mg and pregabalin 75 mg together on Bedtime, is any interaction?
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As such on this dose of both medications, there is no interaction between these two medications and no side effects associated. If you feel more sedation during day time, you should consult your psychiatrist and medications dose will be optimised.
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Hi.. both can cause sedation.
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Hello, Thankyou for reaching out!
The combination of escitalopram 5 mg and pregabalin 75 mg at bedtime is often used in clinical practice, particularly in cases of generalized anxiety disorder, comorbid depressive symptoms, or neuropathic pain with sleep disturbance. While both agents have sedative properties, their concurrent use at a low dose is typically well tolerated.
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1. Take at bedtime as prescribed to minimize daytime sedation.
2. Avoid alcohol and driving or operating machinery until you know how the combination affects you.
3. Monitor for excessive drowsiness or confusion, especially in the initial days.
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Follow up with a Psychiatrist regularly to assess tolerability and therapeutic response.
Dose adjustments may be considered based on symptom control and side effects.
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Yeah it's considered safe generally. Just monitor for excessive sedation.
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Generally considered safe. Prescribed for anxiety disorders. But incase you do experience over sedation or dizziness, do book an appointment. Will be happy to help
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Dr. Siddharth Rathore
Sexologist
13 yrs exp
Ujjain
Consult the doctor who prescribed this combination
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Dr. Mohd Ahsan
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10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Depend on the age of the patient
5 mg escitalopram is on a lower side for effective mgt of either depression or anxiety
Yes pregabalin can cause sedation and constipation hence to be used cautiously
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dose optimization
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don't self medicate
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