Can I take iron supplements with lexapro?

[Anonymous]

I am on lexapro (15mg) for depression and anxiety. It's helping, but I still feel tired all the time even after 8+ hours of sleep. I was diagnosed with anemia several years ago before becoming depressed and anxious, took iron pills, then just kind of stopped and haven't used them since at least a year before starting lexapro.

So, is it ok to take the two together?

[Anonymous]

I would not take iron pills (beyond what is in a multivitamin or, stretching it, prenatal vitamins, which have higher iron) without consulting a doctor. This is not an easy supplement to take as there can be side effects and there is a risk of iron overload. Please consult with your PCP before doing this. I don't think taking it with Lexapro changes this much.

[Anonymous]

They're just ones I bought at Target.

[Anonymous]

I take both.
Still would check with doc too see if you're still anemic.

[Anonymous]

I'd get a CBC done to check iron and other levels, but yes, if you need iron supplements, it's fine to take both medicatiosn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not take iron pills (beyond what is in a multivitamin or, stretching it, prenatal vitamins, which have higher iron) without consulting a doctor. This is not an easy supplement to take as there can be side effects and there is a risk of iron overload. Please consult with your PCP before doing this. I don't think taking it with Lexapro changes this much.

I agree with this. Get a simple blood test before starting iron pills. "just from Target" has nothing to do with it.

-- poster who was anemic for years

[Anonymous]

Yes, it’s fine. My daughter takes them both and is under supervision from numerous doctors

[Anonymous]

It's not contraindicated, but it's possible the Lexapro is the culprit for your tiredness. You should get your CBC checked at the doctor.

[Anonymous]

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