Drug interactions
Escitalopram + Fish oil triglycerides
Severity: Minor
Escitalopram and Fish oil triglycerides: minor interaction.
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Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids can slightly prolong bleeding time, and SSRIs impair platelet function. The combination may modestly increase the bleeding tendency, though clinically significant bleeding is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Escitalopram and Fish oil triglycerides have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive mild antiplatelet effects.
What to do
No routine change needed; advise patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding. Take extra care in patients also on anticoagulants or antiplatelets.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Escitalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Pimozide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Escitalopram with Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Escitalopram and Fish oil triglycerides have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids can slightly prolong bleeding time, and SSRIs impair platelet function. The combination may modestly increase the bleeding tendency, though clinically significant bleeding is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Escitalopram and Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change needed; advise patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding. Take extra care in patients also on anticoagulants or antiplatelets.
What other medicines interact with Escitalopram?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Escitalopram with, for example, Cisapride, Citalopram, Isocarboxazid. The full list is on the Escitalopram page.
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