I just started taking escitalopram, can I take Ativan to help with the side effects?

Hello Madam, thank you for your question

Yes, taking Ativan is compatible with escitalopram. It is a combination that is often recommended especially at the beginning of treatment with escitalopram while waiting to feel its effects. Be aware that in some people, escitalopram may slightly and temporarily increase anxiety symptoms, secondary to its mechanism of action.

I hope this has been helpful to you, and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist