Drug Interactions between Accutane and escitalopram
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- escitalopram
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Accutane and escitalopram. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Accutane
A total of 135 drugs are known to interact with Accutane.
- Accutane is in the following drug classes: miscellaneous antineoplastics, miscellaneous uncategorized agents.
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Accutane is used to treat the following conditions:
- Acne
- Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia (off-label)
- Granuloma Annulare (off-label)
- Rosacea (off-label)
escitalopram
A total of 700 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram.
- Escitalopram is in the drug class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
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Escitalopram is used to treat the following conditions:
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder (off-label)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (off-label)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (off-label)
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia (off-label)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (off-label)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (off-label)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (off-label)
- Somatoform Pain Disorder (off-label)
- Trichotillomania (off-label)
- Vulvodynia (off-label)
Drug and food interactions
escitalopram food
Applies to: escitalopram
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with escitalopram. Do not use more than the recommended dose of escitalopram, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
ISOtretinoin food
Applies to: Accutane (isotretinoin)
Ask your doctor before using ISOtretinoin together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while you are taking ISOtretinoin. You may have unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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