Meridia & Lexapro

Can I take both?  If not, will the Meridia help with the depression?  I really need help with my weight.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Since Meridia effects serotonin and epinephrine levels, and so does lexapro, you should not take both unless your physicians has other reasons for this combination.  You should also not rely on medications for weight control, they don't work in the long run, and neither do diets.  Depression and emotional eating are quite closely linked.