Is it ok to take Lexapro and Clonazepam together?

Question

I suffer from depession and racing thoughts

Answer 1

Yes, they are two different medications that treat two different symptoms. Careful with the clonazepam because it can be very addictive. Use the smallest dosage possible for the therapeutic result you desire. The Clonazepam works quickly but the lexapro takes more time to work.

Lexapro can take 6 weeks to help with anxiety and depression. clonazepam will work in about half an hour. It is actually an anticonvulsant (Used to treat seizures)  that has tranquilizing properties.

EDIT: Since you have racing thoughts, it is possible that you have bipolar disorder and not anxiety and depression alone. If you are bipolar, treating with lexapro might cause you to have a manic episode. If the racing thoughts get worse with this medication, talk to your doctor and ask him about mood stabilizers.

Answer 2

Well if your dr. prescribed it then it must be . I to am on depression medicine, and nerve medication.. So far there helping and I feel so much better...

Answer 3

If they are prescribed together from your Dr the yes. It is actually a fairly common for a person to take an anti-depressant and an anti anxiety together for certain diagnoses.

I have actually been on that combo at one point in my life.  

And i was formally in the medical field.

Answer 4

No, its not typically a good idea. However, check with your pharmacist.