Escitalopram (cipralex) and cold/Flu medication....Please help

Hi everyone,

I have caught my darling hubby's Flu and I'm really starting to feel groggy - sore throat, nasal drip, slight cough, and just down in general. I'm on 15mg Escitalopram (Cipralex) and I've read a few posts and articles that over the counter cold/flu meds should be avoided if one is taking an SSRI. I considered using echinacea and also read that it interferes with an SSRI.

Does anyone e have some advice for me what I can actually use to get some relief please please please? I only know of paracetamol that is safe to use, but anything else?

I am so desperate right now

Some natural remedys that help me when I am sick are saline nose spray and hot water with honey and lemon.

Make sure with the nose spray to get saline and not something medicated like afrin!! The saline will help keep your nose lubricated while drying it out at the same time.

The hot water with honey and lemon cleared up my sore throat in ONE day last time I was sick. Drink a ton of water too.

Hope you feel better soon.