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Lexapro (Escitalopram) - Fall - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Fall ()

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Lexapro (Escitalopram) where reactions include fall. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Lexapro side effects in 87 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-09

Patient: 87 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Medication Error, Mental Status Changes, Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion, Disorientation, Fall

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro



Possible Lexapro side effects in 87 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-04-24

Patient: 87 year old male, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)

Reactions: Confusional State, Unresponsive To Stimuli, Mental Status Changes, Disorientation, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro



Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-04-13

Patient: female, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)

Reactions: Syncope, Nausea, Insomnia, Dizziness, Skull Fracture, Fall, Pneumocephalus

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2012-04-02
    End date: 2012-04-03

Lexapro
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2012-04-02
    End date: 2012-04-03

Other drugs received by patient: Premarin



Possible Lexapro side effects in 80 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Denmark on 2012-04-09

Patient: 80 year old female

Reactions: Aphagia, Urinary Tract Infection, Condition Aggravated, General Physical Health Deterioration, Fall, Psychotic Disorder, Cardiac Failure, NO Therapeutic Response, Fluid Intake Reduced, Pleural Effusion, Blood Sodium Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Antipsychotic Drugs

Lexapro
    Indication: Depression



Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-02

Patient: female

Reactions: Movement Disorder, Visual Impairment, Dyskinesia, Fall, Muscle Twitching, Feeling Abnormal, Paraesthesia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro



Possible Lexapro side effects in 35 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-01-26

Patient: 35 year old male

Reactions: Headache, Fall, Amnesia, Loss of Consciousness, TIC, Parosmia, Bradycardia, Asthenia, Cough

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg, 1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2011-11-16
    End date: 2011-11-30

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg, 1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2011-12-01
    End date: 2011-12-03

Other drugs received by patient: Dogmatyl (Sulpiride) (Sulpiride); Kipres (Montelukast Sodium) (Montelukast Sodium); Asmedin (Cimetidine) (Dimetidine); Zolpidem Tartrate; Depas (Etizolam) (Etizolam); Drug FOR Headache (Drug FOR Headache) (Drug FOR Headache); Wypax (Lorazepam) (Lorazepam); Lexotan (Bromazepam) (Bromazepam); Lansoprazole



Possible Lexapro side effects in 35 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-01-18

Patient: 35 year old male

Reactions: TIC, Parosmia, Bradycardia, Headache, Fall, Cough, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg,1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-11-16
    End date: 2011-11-30

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg,1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-12-01
    End date: 2011-12-03

Other drugs received by patient: Wypax (Lorazepam) (Lorazepam); Kipres (Montelukast Sodium) (Montelukast Sodium); Asmedin (Cimetidine) (Cimetidine); Lansoprazole; Dogmatyl (Sulpiride) (Sulpiride); Drug FOR A Headache (Drug FOR Headache) (Drug FOR Headache); Depas (Etizolam) (Etizolam); Lexotan (Bromazepam) (Bromazepam)



Possible Lexapro side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Mexico on 2012-01-17

Patient: male

Reactions: Haemarthrosis, Vertigo, Skeletal Injury, Fall, Groin Pain

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Exelon
    Dosage: 1 df, qd, 1 patch (5 cm2) per day
    Start date: 2009-10-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: unk ukn, unk
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Norvasc



Possible Lexapro side effects in 75 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-13

Patient: 75 year old female, weighing 36.7 kg (80.8 pounds)

Reactions: Fall, Hallucination, Joint Injury

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 7.5 mg
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 2.5 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Generalised Anxiety Disorder
    Start date: 2011-10-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 5 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-01-01
    End date: 2011-01-01

Mirapex
    End date: 2011-11-01

Viibryd
    Dosage: 10 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-10-27
    End date: 2011-11-01



Possible Lexapro side effects in 75 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-04

Patient: 75 year old female, weighing 36.7 kg (80.8 pounds)

Reactions: Joint Injury, Fall, Hallucination

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 2.5 mg (2.5 mg,1 in 1 d),oral ; 5 mg (5 mg,1 in 1 d),oral ; 7.5 mg (7.5 mg,1 in 1 d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Generalised Anxiety Disorder
    Start date: 2011-10-01
    End date: 2011-01-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 2.5 mg (2.5 mg,1 in 1 d),oral ; 5 mg (5 mg,1 in 1 d),oral ; 7.5 mg (7.5 mg,1 in 1 d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Generalised Anxiety Disorder
    Start date: 2011-01-01
    End date: 2011-01-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 2.5 mg (2.5 mg,1 in 1 d),oral ; 5 mg (5 mg,1 in 1 d),oral ; 7.5 mg (7.5 mg,1 in 1 d)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Generalised Anxiety Disorder
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Mirapex
    End date: 2011-11-01

Viibryd
    Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg,1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-10-27
    End date: 2011-11-01



Possible Lexapro side effects in 49 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-12-16

Patient: 49 year old male

Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Catatonia, Extrapyramidal Disorder, Depression, Fall

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abilify
    Dosage: dose increased:15mg 16dec2008
    Indication: Schizoaffective Disorder
    Start date: 2008-12-02
    End date: 2009-01-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: dose reduced to 10 mg

Other drugs received by patient: Ambien CR; Spironolactone; Klonopin; Lanoxin; Seroquel; Simvastatin; Citalopram; Celexa



Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-11-15

Patient: female

Reactions: Migraine, Balance Disorder, Dehydration, Urinary Tract Infection, Fall, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 5
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid

Ambien
    Dosage: 5 mg, qd

Gilenya
    Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg, qd

Loratadine
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk

Lyrica
    Dosage: 100 mg, tid

Mirapex
    Dosage: 0.75 mg, (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg)

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: 100 mg, bid

Singulair
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk



Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-15

Patient: female

Reactions: Migraine, Balance Disorder, Urinary Tract Infection, Dehydration, Fall, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 5
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid

Ambien
    Dosage: 5 mg, qd

Gilenya
    Dosage: 0.5 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg, qd

Loratadine
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk

Lyrica
    Dosage: 100 mg, tid

Mirapex
    Dosage: 0.75 mg, (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg)

Nitrofurantoin
    Dosage: 100 mg, bid

Singulair
    Dosage: 10 mg, unk



Possible Lexapro side effects in 63 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-11

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)

Reactions: Nausea, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Hallucination, Fall, Blood Glucose Increased, Abdominal Pain Upper

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Glucophage
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Xanax; Fentanyl-100; Wellbutrin



Possible Lexapro side effects in 74 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2011-10-05

Patient: 74 year old male

Reactions: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Contusion, Circulatory Collapse, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aspirin
    Dosage: 150 mg (1 time)

Atenolol
    Dosage: 50 mg (1 time),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2006-11-06

Atorvastatin Calcium

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg (1 time)
    Start date: 2006-10-03
    End date: 2006-10-28

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