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Lexapro (Escitalopram) - Adverse Event Reports - Death

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in death (68)

     Completed Suicide (56)GUN Shot Wound (21)Anxiety (16)Injury Asphyxiation (8)Agitation (7)Suicidal Ideation (7)Tremor (7)Condition Aggravated (6)Insomnia (6)Intentional Self-Injury (5)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Lexapro (Escitalopram) that includes cases resulting in death.

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Adverse event in 68 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 68 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Level Above Therapeutic, Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Other drugs received by patient: Fentanyl; Hydrocodone Bitartrate



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)



Adverse event in 65 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Ireland on 2007-10-17

Patient: 65 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intentional Overdose, Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    End date: 2007-06-18

Paraquat
    Start date: 2007-08-23
    End date: 2007-08-23

Other drugs received by patient: Pravastatin Sodium; Mirtazapine



Adverse event in 42 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 42 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Thrombosis, Hypokalaemia, Convulsion, Drug Toxicity, Cholelithiasis, Road Traffic Accident, Overdose, Peroneal Muscular Atrophy

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Other drugs received by patient: Potassium Replacement



Adverse event in 58 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2007-10-16

Patient: 58 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Contusion, Incorrect Dose Administered, Condition Aggravated, Skull Fracture, Traumatic Brain Injury, Completed Suicide, GUN Shot Wound

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Other drugs received by patient: Xanax



Adverse event in 32 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-11

Patient: 32 year old male, weighing 88.5 kg (194.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Asphyxia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-02-01
    End date: 2007-05-09

Lunesta
    Indication: Insomnia

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Zyrtec



Adverse event in 65 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2007-10-10

Patient: 65 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intentional Overdose, Completed Suicide, Poisoning

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    End date: 2007-06-18

Paraquat
    Start date: 2007-08-23
    End date: 2007-08-23

Other drugs received by patient: Pravastatin Sodium; Mirtazapine



Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-09

Patient: 58 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Sudden Death, Cardiotoxicity, Myocardial Infarction, Arrhythmia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-10-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-09-27
    End date: 2006-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Neurontin; Tenormin; Aspirin



Adverse event in 43 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-04

Patient: 43 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Drug Intolerance, Sedation, GUN Shot Wound, Hypersomnia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-05-29
    End date: 2007-06-23

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-05-29
    End date: 2007-06-23

Other drugs received by patient: Xanax; Zyprexa; Temazepam; Prozac



Adverse event in 33 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 33 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Death

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Geodon
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Lexapro
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2006-12-01

Lexapro
    Indication: Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Lyrica; Glucophage; Esgic



Adverse event in 43 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 43 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Completed Suicide, Drug Intolerance, GUN Shot Wound

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-05-29
    End date: 2007-06-23

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-05-29
    End date: 2007-06-23

Other drugs received by patient: Xanax; Zyprexa; Temazepam; Prozac



Adverse event in 27 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-31

Patient: 27 year old male, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)



Adverse event in 32 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-30

Patient: 32 year old male, weighing 88.5 kg (194.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Victim of Homicide, Asphyxia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Indication: Depression
    End date: 2007-06-01

Lunesta
    Indication: Insomnia

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor



Adverse event in 42 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-07-25

Patient: 42 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drowning, Drug Ineffective, Completed Suicide, Depression, Depressed Mood, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)



Adverse event in 43 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-19

Patient: 43 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, GUN Shot Wound

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)



Adverse event in 55 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-07-17

Patient: 55 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Head Injury, Completed Suicide, GUN Shot Wound

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2007-05-24
    End date: 2007-05-29

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-05-24
    End date: 2007-05-29

Other drugs received by patient: Xanax; Lescol XL; Altace



Adverse event in 55 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-11

Patient: 55 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, GUN Shot Wound

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-10

Patient: 73 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Social Avoidant Behaviour, Completed Suicide, GUN Shot Wound

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-06-06
    End date: 2007-06-27

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-06-28
    End date: 2007-06-30

Other drugs received by patient: Zocor; Avodart; Flomax



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-07-10

Patient: 50 year old male, weighing 87.1 kg (191.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Ear Haemorrhage, Completed Suicide, Hypoaesthesia Facial, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Injury, Lethargy, Decreased Appetite, Nervousness, Ear Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Restlessness, General Physical Health Deterioration, Cystitis, Paraesthesia, Anxiety, Throat Irritation, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
    Dosage: 5 mg; 3 times a day; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-12-08

Gabapentin
    Dosage: 300 mg; at bedtime; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-12-27

Lexapro
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-11-22

Paxil
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral

Paxil CR
    Dosage: see image
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-02-07

Risperdal
    Dosage: 0.5 mg; 3 times a day; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-02-07



Adverse event in 74 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: 74 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Anxiety, Hostility, Completed Suicide, Depressed Mood, Asphyxia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd; po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2005-05-01
    End date: 2005-06-24

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd; po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-05-01
    End date: 2005-06-24



Adverse event in female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-06

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Toxicity

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Ethanol
    End date: 2007-01-01

Lexapro
    End date: 2007-01-01



Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-02

Patient: 58 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiotoxicity, Myocardial Infarction

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin



Adverse event in receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-14

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)



Adverse event in 14 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-13

Patient: 14 year old male, weighing 43.1 kg (94.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Irritability, Panic Attack, Completed Suicide, Condition Aggravated, Depression, Aggression

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Depakote
    Dosage: 2 a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Affective Disorder
    Start date: 2004-05-06
    End date: 2004-10-18

Lexapro
    Dosage: 1 a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-05-06
    End date: 2004-10-18



Adverse event in 27 year old male receiving Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-06-11

Patient: 27 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, GUN Shot Wound

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Lexapro (Escitalopram)



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