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Index of reports
> Life Threatening Events (26)
Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Lexapro (Escitalopram) life threatening events. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-20
Patient: male, weighing 54.0 kg (118.8 pounds)
Reactions: Activation Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-24
End date: 2012-07-26
Remeron
Dosage: 45 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-06-27
End date: 2012-07-31
Lexapro
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-07-11
End date: 2012-07-18
Lexapro
Dosage: 20 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-19
End date: 2012-07-23
Other drugs received by patient: Zyprexa; Alprazolam; Glycyron; Zyprexa; Zyprexa; Meilax; Amlodipine Besylate; Zyprexa
Possible Lexapro side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Thought Blocking, Vitamin D, Feeling Abnormal, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Possible Lexapro side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-18
Patient: female, weighing 88.5 kg (194.6 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Cholesterol Increased, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Other drugs received by patient: Cymbalta
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 male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-06-15
Patient: male, weighing 48.0 kg (105.6 pounds)
Reactions: Renal Failure, Urinary Tract Infection, Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion, Hyponatraemia, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Loss of Consciousness, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-04-03
End date: 2012-04-09
Zoloft
Dosage: 50 mg
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-04-03
Other drugs received by patient: Lansoprazole; Prednisolone; Gascon; Dogmatyl
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-06-12
Patient: male, weighing 48.0 kg (105.6 pounds)
Reactions: Renal Failure, Urinary Tract Infection, Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion, Hyponatraemia, Cardiac Failure Congestive, Loss of Consciousness, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-04-03
End date: 2012-04-09
Zoloft
Dosage: 50 mg
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-04-03
Other drugs received by patient: Gascon; Lansoprazole; Dogmatyl; Prednisolone
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-04-19
Patient: male, weighing 83.0 kg (182.6 pounds)
Reactions: Nausea, Hyperkalaemia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Denmark on 2012-04-18
Patient: male, weighing 82.0 kg (180.4 pounds)
Reactions: Hyperkalaemia, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Other drugs received by patient: Alprazolam; Milnacipran Hydrochloride
Possible Lexapro side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-04-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Sepsis, Constipation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Dosage: 10 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Lexapro
Dosage: 20 mg
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Cymbalta; Amitriptyline HCL
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-04-03
Patient: male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Memory Impairment, Erectile Dysfunction, Loss of Libido, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-03-06
Patient: male, weighing 57.0 kg (125.4 pounds)
Reactions: Pneumonia Aspiration, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Other drugs received by patient: Ganaton; Keishi-KA-Shakuyaku-TO; Yodel-S; Zolpidem
Possible Lexapro side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-02-14
Patient: female, weighing 2.7 kg (5.9 pounds)
Reactions: Caesarean Section, Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Neonatal Asphyxia, Convulsion Neonatal
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Other drugs received by patient: Lexotan (Bromazepam) (Bromazepam); Risperidone; Lekrica (Chlorphenamine Maleate) (Chlorphenamine Maleate); Goodmin (Brotizolam) (Brotizolam); Halrack (Triazolam) (Triazolam); Solanax (Alprazolam) (Alprazolam); Silece (Flunitrazepam) (Flunitrazepam); Zoloft (Sertraline Hydrochloride) (Setraline Hydrochloride); Reflex (Mirtazapine) (Mirtazapine); Levotomin (Levomepromazine Maleate) (Levomepromazine Maleate)
Possible Lexapro side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-08
Patient: 57 year old female, weighing 74.8 kg (164.7 pounds)
Reactions: Agitation, Serotonin Syndrome, Panic Reaction
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-01-26
Patient: male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.6 pounds)
Reactions: Continuous Haemodiafiltration, Coma, Snoring, Convulsion, Blood Lactic Acid Increased, Sinus Bradycardia, Respiratory Acidosis, Poisoning, Miosis, Suicide Attempt, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Baclofen
Dosage: overdose 1850 mg (once)
Lexapro
Dosage: overdose: unclear if 160mg or 100 mg (once)
Mirtazapine
Dosage: overdose 230 mg (once)
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 47 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-25
Patient: 47 year old male, weighing 215.0 kg (473.0 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Paranoia, Headache, Suicidal Ideation, Overdose, Medication Error, DRY Mouth, Major Depression, Dizziness, Blood Glucose Increased
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Indication: Bipolar I Disorder
Start date: 2011-06-01
Lexapro
Indication: Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
Start date: 2011-06-01
Abilify
Dosage: restarted in jul,dec11
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar I Disorder
Start date: 2011-06-01
Prozac
Indication: Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
Start date: 2011-06-01
Abilify
Dosage: restarted in jul,dec11
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
Start date: 2011-06-01
Wellbutrin
Indication: Bipolar I Disorder
Start date: 2011-06-01
Prozac
Indication: Major Depression
Start date: 2011-06-01
Wellbutrin
Indication: Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
Start date: 2011-06-01
Other drugs received by patient: Topamax; Glimepiride; Singulair; Neurontin; Welchol; Seroquel; Diovan; Misoprostol; Actos; Prilosec; Celebrex; Vesicare
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-01-19
Patient: male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.6 pounds)
Reactions: Intentional Overdose, Continuous Haemodiafiltration, Coma, Toxicity To Various Agents, Sinus Bradycardia, Convulsion, Respiratory Acidosis, Suicide Attempt, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Baclofen
Dosage: 1850 mg, once, oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Lexapro
Dosage: 160 mg, once
Mirtazapine
Dosage: 230 mg, once
Possible Lexapro side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-01-19
Patient: female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)
Reactions: Refusal of Treatment by Patient, Agitation, Stereotypy, Diet Refusal, Conversion Disorder, Dyskinesia, General Physical Health Deterioration, Tremor, Hallucinations, Mixed, Regressive Behaviour, Insomnia, Acute Psychosis, Hypersomnia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Other drugs received by patient: Depakote; Topamax
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 25 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-01-17
Patient: 25 year old female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)
Reactions: Agitation, Refusal of Treatment by Patient, Dyskinesia, Conversion Disorder, General Physical Health Deterioration, Tremor, Hallucinations, Mixed, Insomnia, Acute Psychosis
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Other drugs received by patient: Depakote; Levothyroxine Sodium; Topamax
Possible Lexapro side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-01-10
Patient: 26 year old female, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)
Reactions: Agitation, Abnormal Behaviour, Suicidal Ideation, Decreased Interest, Apathy, Fatigue, Educational Problem, Feelings of Worthlessness, Depressed Mood, Hypersomnia, Decreased Appetite
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-01-05
Patient: male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.6 pounds)
Reactions: Coma, Continuous Haemodiafiltration, Snoring, Blood Lactic Acid Increased, Convulsion, Sinus Bradycardia, Respiratory Rate Decreased, Respiratory Acidosis, Miosis, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Suicide Attempt, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Baclofen
Dosage: (1850 mg, once), oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Lexapro
Dosage: (160 mg, once)
Mirtazapine
Dosage: (230 mg, once)
Possible Lexapro side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-16
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Abilify
Administration route: Oral
Lexapro
Administration route: Oral
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2011-11-02
Patient: male, weighing 3.0 kg (6.6 pounds)
Reactions: Neonatal Respiratory Depression, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Possible Lexapro side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2011-10-19
Patient: male, weighing 3.0 kg (6.6 pounds)
Reactions: Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Neonatal Respiratory Depression
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Possible Lexapro side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-14
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
Abilify
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
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