Drug interactions
Escitalopram + Labetalol
Severity: Minor
Escitalopram and Labetalol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Escitalopram is a weak CYP2D6 inhibitor and could modestly raise levels of some beta-blockers. Labetalol is mainly cleared by glucuronidation, so a meaningful effect is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Escitalopram and Labetalol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Escitalopram belongs to Central Nervous System; Labetalol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP2D6 inhibition by escitalopram; labetalol's metabolism is mainly glucuronidation, so the effect is unestablished.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure as clinically routine.
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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Other interactions of Labetalol
- Amifostine + Labetalol Major
- Amiodarone + Labetalol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Labetalol Major
- Atenolol + Labetalol Major
- Betaxolol + Labetalol Major
- Bisoprolol + Labetalol Major
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 Labetalol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Escitalopram and Labetalol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Escitalopram is a weak CYP2D6 inhibitor and could modestly raise levels of some beta-blockers. Labetalol is mainly cleared by glucuronidation, so a meaningful effect is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Escitalopram and Labetalol?
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 dose adjustment is needed. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure as clinically routine.
What other medicines interact with Labetalol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Labetalol with, for example, Amifostine, Amiodarone, Atenolol-chlorthalidone. The full list is on the Labetalol page.
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