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

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27

Patient: female

Reactions: Pain, Headache, Somnolence, Cardiac Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alprazolam

Lexapro

Oxycontin
    Dosage: 80 mg, unk

Roxicodone

Possible Lexapro side effects in 34 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24

Patient: 34 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)

Reactions: Nausea, Dystonia, Headache, Serotonin Syndrome, Anxiety, Incoherent, Syncope, Hot Flush, Heart Rate Increased, Visual Impairment, Dizziness, Disturbance in Attention, Coordination Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Possible Lexapro side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-22

Patient: male

Reactions: Sudden Death, Circulatory Collapse

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Ascal; Ramipril; Ascal Cardio Brisper Effervescent; Clozapine; Aspirin and Dipyridamole; Oxazepam; Omeprazole; Zocor; Clozapine; Slow-K; Vitamin B Complex CAP

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21

Patient: female

Reactions: Underweight, Vomiting, Premature Baby, Failure To Thrive, Congenital Cardiovascular Anomaly, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21

Patient: female

Reactions: Nausea, Pain, Inadequate Analgesia, Headache, Somnolence, Abdominal Pain Upper, Cardiac Disorder, Unevaluable Event

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alprazolam
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Cardiac Medication
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lexapro
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Oxycontin
    Dosage: 80 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Roxicodone
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-15

Patient: female, weighing 46.0 kg (101.2 pounds)

Reactions: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Rash

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Cephadol; Depas; Lansoprazole; Aspirin; Paxil; Paxil; Paxil; Magnesium Oxide; Aftach; Tegretol; Pantosin

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-14

Patient: female

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Palpitations, Activation Syndrome, Hyperhidrosis, Tremor

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Other Ssris; Ludiomil; Amoxapine

Possible Lexapro side effects in 29 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-10

Patient: 29 year old female

Reactions: Jaundice, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Tongtian Oral Solution; Jingwu Capsules

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-06

Patient: female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Visual Acuity Reduced, Hyperhidrosis, Abdominal Discomfort, Myalgia, Weight Increased, Malaise, Face Oedema, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Photophobia, Blood Uric Acid Increased, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Urinary Retention, Epistaxis, Blood Pressure Increased, Vomiting, Nausea, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Diarrhoea, Oliguria, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Pollakiuria

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Possible Lexapro side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)

Reactions: Atrial Fibrillation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10mg 1/day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Palpitations
    Start date: 2012-04-06
    End date: 2012-07-31

Pristiq
    Dosage: 50mg 1/day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Palpitations
    Start date: 2012-04-06
    End date: 2012-07-31

Other drugs received by patient: Pradaxa; Tenormin

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)

Reactions: Off Label Use, Fatigue, Suicide Attempt, Depression, Intentional Self-Injury, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-02-03
    End date: 2012-02-14

Lexapro
    Dosage: 5 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Generalised Anxiety Disorder
    Start date: 2011-07-07
    End date: 2012-02-02

Lexapro
    Dosage: 5 mg
    Start date: 2012-02-15

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-07-23

Patient: female, weighing 69.0 kg (151.8 pounds)

Reactions: JAW Fracture

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Fexofenadine; Ethinylestradiol / Levonores

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-07-19

Patient: female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)

Reactions: Overdose, Epistaxis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Lorazepam; Oxazepam; Mirtazapine

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-07-17

Patient: female, weighing 46.0 kg (101.2 pounds)

Reactions: Pneumonia, Altered State of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Clonazepam; Nesina; Mirtazapine; Aspirin; Silece; Trazodone Hydrochloride; Promazine Hydrochloride; Metformin HCL; Lansoprazole; Depas

Possible Lexapro side effects in

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-07-12

Patient:

Reactions: Hyperventilation, Oxygen Saturation Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atarax

Lexapro
    Administration route: Oral

Zoloft
    Administration route: Oral

Possible Lexapro side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-07-11

Patient: male

Reactions: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Quetiapine; Dexamphetamine

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-07-10

Patient: female

Reactions: Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Major Depression
    Start date: 2011-07-07

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    Dosage: 3 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Major Depression
    Start date: 2011-08-16

Other drugs received by patient: Zyrtec; Biotene; Yasmin

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-07-10

Patient: female

Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Palpitations, Activation Syndrome, Hyperhidrosis, Tremor

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Other Ssris; Ludiomil; Amoxapine

Possible Lexapro side effects in 66 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-07-09

Patient: 66 year old female, weighing 46.0 kg (101.2 pounds)

Reactions: Pneumonia, Altered State of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Metformin HCL; Promazine Hydrochloride; Nesina; Lansoprazole; Trazodone Hydrochloride; Depas; Silece; Clonazepam; Mirtazapine

Possible Lexapro side effects in 55 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-07-05

Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 79.2 kg (174.2 pounds)

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Wheezing, Hyponatraemia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Possible Lexapro side effects in

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-06-28

Patient:

Reactions: Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-26

Patient: female, weighing 41.7 kg (91.7 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Anaemia, Dehydration, Mental Status Changes

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bapineuzumab VS Placebo
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2010-09-09
    End date: 2011-08-26

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2008-05-01
    End date: 2011-10-01

Namenda
    Dosage: 20 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2009-06-10
    End date: 2011-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Centrum; Omeprazole; Metformin HCL; Ramipril; Aspirin; Simvastatin; Exelon

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Denmark on 2012-06-22

Patient: female, weighing 40.0 kg (88.0 pounds)

Reactions: Vomiting, Pneumonia Aspiration

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-05-07
    End date: 2012-05-24

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2012-02-20
    End date: 2012-05-06

Other drugs received by patient: Remeron; Ebrantil; Estazolam; Meilax; Stanzome OD; Magmitt

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-21

Patient: female, weighing 79.8 kg (175.6 pounds)

Reactions: Anxiety, Malaise, Mental Disorder, Depression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg, unk
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2004-01-01

Xanax XR
    Indication: Depression

Xanax XR
    Dosage: 1 mg, 3x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Xanax XR
    Indication: Panic Attack

Xanax XR
    Indication: Panic Disorder

Possible Lexapro side effects in 96 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-21

Patient: 96 year old female

Reactions: Off Label Use, Homicidal Ideation, Suicidal Ideation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-06-12

Patient: female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Visual Acuity Reduced, Hyperhidrosis, Weight Increased, Abdominal Discomfort, Myalgia, Face Oedema, Malaise, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Photophobia, Blood Uric Acid Increased, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Urinary Retention, Epistaxis, Blood Pressure Increased, Vomiting, Nausea, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Diarrhoea, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Oliguria, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Pollakiuria

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-11

Patient: female

Reactions: Asthma, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Congenital Central Nervous System Anomaly, Meningitis Neonatal, Strabismus, Pharyngotonsillitis, Developmental Delay, Intraventricular Haemorrhage Neonatal, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Emotional Disorder, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Cleft LIP and Palate, Apgar Score LOW, Premature Baby, Malocclusion, Abnormal Behaviour, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Nasal Septum Deviation, Lung Disorder, Sepsis, Enlarged Clitoris, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Betamethasone
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Clindamycin
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Lexapro
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Lithium Carbonate
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Nifedipine
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Prometrium
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Terbutaline
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Topamax
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Zithromax
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-06-11

Patient: female, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Reactions: Jaundice, Hepatic Function Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro

Other drugs received by patient: Phenobarbital TAB; Bromovalerylurea; Alprazolam; Dogmatyl; Hange-Koboku-TO; Rohypnol; Chlorpromazine HCL

Possible Lexapro side effects in 23 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-08

Patient: 23 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Physical Assault, Aggression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2004-10-01

Lexapro
    Dosage: 20 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-10-01
    End date: 2005-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal

Possible Lexapro side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-06

Patient: female

Reactions: Emotional Distress, Chorioamnionitis, Bipolar Disorder, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Premature Delivery

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Betamethasone
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Clindamycin
    Indication: Bacterial Infection

Lexapro
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Lithium Carbonate
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Nifedipine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Prometrium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pregnancy

Terbutaline
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Premature Labour

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Zithromax
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication