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escitalopram · Medicine question

Can taking escitalopram with NSAIDs increase bleeding risk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, taking escitalopram with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase bleeding tendency.

Sources for this answer

Escitalopram 5 mg film-coated tabletsAmarox Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 1Document updated 25 February 2026

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