Drug interactions
Escitalopram + Indapamide
Severity: Moderate
Escitalopram and Indapamide: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Escitalopram can prolong the QT interval in a dose-related way, and indapamide-induced hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia further increases arrhythmia risk. Both drugs may also lower sodium.
What this interaction means in plain words
Escitalopram and Indapamide can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Escitalopram belongs to Central Nervous System; Indapamide belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive QT prolongation, with electrolyte depletion from indapamide, plus additive hyponatremia.
What to do
Monitor sodium, potassium and magnesium and correct abnormalities. Obtain an ECG if other QT risk factors are present.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Indapamide
Other interactions of Escitalopram
- Cisapride + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Pimozide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Escitalopram with Indapamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Escitalopram and Indapamide can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Escitalopram can prolong the QT interval in a dose-related way, and indapamide-induced hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia further increases arrhythmia risk. Both drugs may also lower sodium.
How serious is the interaction between Escitalopram and Indapamide?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor sodium, potassium and magnesium and correct abnormalities. Obtain an ECG if other QT risk factors are present.
What other medicines interact with Indapamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indapamide with, for example, Adagrasib, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Indapamide page.
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