Clopidogrel and Escitalopram interaction
Clopidogrel and Escitalopram: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Clopidogrel (Plavix) label · effective 2025-05-30
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), warfarin, selective serotonin and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, SNRIs): Increases risk of bleeding.
SSRIs and SNRIs Since selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) affect platelet activation, the concomitant administration of SSRIs and SNRIs with clopidogrel may increase the risk of bleeding.
From the Escitalopram label · effective 2025-08-31
Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin and other anticoagulants may increase risk ( 5.7 , 7)
Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to the risk.
Inform patients about the increased risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of Escitalopram Capsules and antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.
Drugs That Interfere With Hemostasis (NSAIDs, Aspirin, Warfarin, etc.) Prevention or Management Inform patients of the increased risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of Escitalopram Capsules and antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants.
Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of Escitalopram Capsules and an antiplatelet or anticoagulant may potentiate the risk of bleeding.
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