Escitalopram Oxalate

Common brands: Escitalopram, Lexapro, Acid Reducer, Pain Relief, Vitamin D

Top reporter: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc

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70,618
Total Reports
33,836
Serious Reports
7,226
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.23%)

Patient Demographics

Male
21,651
Female
41,434

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Escitalopram Oxalate.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 4,666
6.0%
2 FATIGUE 4,476
5.8%
3 NAUSEA 4,245
5.5%
4 OFF LABEL USE 3,741
4.8%
5 HEADACHE 3,624
4.7%
6 DIARRHOEA 3,593
4.6%
7 DRUG INTERACTION 3,035
3.9%
8 DIZZINESS 3,016
3.9%
9 FALL 2,975
3.8%
10 ANXIETY 2,900
3.7%
11 DYSPNOEA 2,823
3.6%
12 VOMITING 2,646
3.4%
13 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 2,615
3.4%
14 DEPRESSION 2,547
3.3%
15 PAIN 2,426
3.1%
16 SOMNOLENCE 2,419
3.1%
17 ASTHENIA 2,265
2.9%
18 MALAISE 2,226
2.9%
19 COMPLETED SUICIDE 2,069
2.7%
20 INSOMNIA 2,067
2.7%
21 ARTHRALGIA 1,920
2.5%
22 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 1,850
2.4%
23 DEATH 1,821
2.3%
24 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 1,755
2.3%
25 TREMOR 1,670
2.2%
26 CONFUSIONAL STATE 1,668
2.2%
27 INTENTIONAL OVERDOSE 1,663
2.1%
28 PYREXIA 1,641
2.1%
29 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,621
2.1%
30 PRURITUS 1,597
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.