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Cipralex (escitalopram) (Cipralex 10 mg) and Nabumetone: interaction and safety

This source-based reference is not a personal treatment recommendation. The relevance and management of an interaction depend on the exact products, route, dose and clinical situation.

Interaction mechanism

An NSAID added to a serotonin-reuptake medicine can increase bleeding, particularly gastrointestinal bleeding.

Clinical significance and safety

Cipralex (escitalopram) and Nabumetone: The information warns about SSRI or SNRI treatment and systemic NSAIDs. Review bleeding history and other antiplatelet or anticoagulant medicines with the prescriber. Report unexpected bruising, prolonged bleeding, black stools or vomiting blood; severe bleeding needs urgent care. Do not stop the antidepressant yourself; check a new analgesic with a healthcare professional.

Using this information

This is a source-based reference record, not a recommendation to combine, stop or change medicines. A missing interaction record does not establish safe use. A qualified healthcare professional should consider the exact products, doses, other medicines and individual health circumstances.