Escitalopram

Common brands: Lexapro, Escitalopram Oxalate, Vitamin D, Neurontin, Aspirin 325

Top reporter: Allergan, Inc.

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136,906
Total Reports
49,474
Serious Reports
11,121
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.12%)

Patient Demographics

Male
39,100
Female
86,964

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Escitalopram.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 9,352
6.3%
2 NAUSEA 9,341
6.3%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 8,770
5.9%
4 HEADACHE 7,238
4.9%
5 DIARRHOEA 6,846
4.6%
6 ANXIETY 6,568
4.4%
7 DIZZINESS 6,202
4.2%
8 DEPRESSION 6,070
4.1%
9 OFF LABEL USE 6,007
4.1%
10 PAIN 5,728
3.9%
11 FALL 5,469
3.7%
12 DYSPNOEA 5,380
3.6%
13 VOMITING 5,188
3.5%
14 INSOMNIA 4,439
3.0%
15 ASTHENIA 4,397
3.0%
16 SOMNOLENCE 4,005
2.7%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 3,969
2.7%
18 MALAISE 3,941
2.7%
19 ARTHRALGIA 3,819
2.6%
20 DRUG INTERACTION 3,765
2.5%
21 RASH 3,325
2.2%
22 WEIGHT DECREASED 3,284
2.2%
23 WEIGHT INCREASED 3,272
2.2%
24 TREMOR 3,247
2.2%
25 DEATH 3,188
2.2%
26 SUICIDAL IDEATION 3,144
2.1%
27 FEELING ABNORMAL 3,134
2.1%
28 PRURITUS 3,132
2.1%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 2,976
2.0%
30 PYREXIA 2,962
2.0%

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.