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Can You Take Escitalopram and Folate / Folic Acid Together?

No documented interaction was identified between folate and escitalopram in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full Escitalopram page and Folate / Folic Acid page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

Folate's own NIH ODS fact sheets name only methotrexate, phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproate, and sulfasalazine as documented medication interactions -- escitalopram is none of these. Escitalopram's own FDA label does not mention folate or folic acid anywhere, including its Table 6 'Clinically Important Drug Interactions.'

No documented interaction was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

Both substances' own current authoritative sources were checked directly, full text, in both directions.

What the sources say

Escitalopram Oxalate Tablets — FDA Prescribing Information — Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging, LLC / Cipla Ltd. (via DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine)Folate — Health Professional Fact Sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Last reviewed 2026-08-24

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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