LEXAPRO: 153 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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153
Total FAERS Reports
8 (5.2%)
Deaths Reported
30
Hospitalizations
153
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
11
Life-Threatening
13
Disabilities
First Report: 20020521 · Latest Report: 20140612
What Are the Most Common LEXAPRO Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
19 reports (12.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Nausea
12 reports (7.8%)
#3 Most Reported
Dizziness
12 reports (7.8%)
All LEXAPRO Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug hypersensitivity | 19 | 12.4% | 0 | 0 |
| Dizziness | 12 | 7.8% | 0 | 4 |
| Nausea | 12 | 7.8% | 0 | 4 |
| Asthenia | 10 | 6.5% | 0 | 5 |
| Depression | 10 | 6.5% | 1 | 4 |
| Drug ineffective | 10 | 6.5% | 0 | 1 |
| Congenital anomaly | 9 | 5.9% | 1 | 0 |
| Convulsion | 9 | 5.9% | 0 | 3 |
| Feeling abnormal | 8 | 5.2% | 0 | 5 |
| Drug withdrawal syndrome | 7 | 4.6% | 0 | 2 |
| Tremor | 7 | 4.6% | 0 | 2 |
| Amnesia | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 1 |
| Atrial septal defect | 6 | 3.9% | 2 | 0 |
| Drug interaction | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Fall | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 2 |
| Malaise | 6 | 3.9% | 0 | 3 |
| Gait disturbance | 5 | 3.3% | 0 | 3 |
| Insomnia | 5 | 3.3% | 1 | 1 |
| Muscle tightness | 5 | 3.3% | 0 | 3 |
| Pain | 5 | 3.3% | 0 | 3 |
Who Reports LEXAPRO Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 52.0 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is LEXAPRO Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 25 | 1 | 8 |
What Is LEXAPRO Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Depression | 46 |
| Anxiety | 17 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 12 |
| Major depression | 6 |
LEXAPRO vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
LEXAPRO vs LEXISCAN
LEXAPRO vs LIALDA
LEXAPRO vs LIDOCAINE
LEXAPRO vs LIDOCAINE\MENTHOL
LEXAPRO vs LIDOCAINE\PRILOCAINE
LEXAPRO vs LIFILEUCEL
LEXAPRO vs LIFITEGRAST
LEXAPRO vs LIMAPROST
LEXAPRO vs LINACLOTIDE
LEXAPRO vs LINAGLIPTIN
Official FDA Label for LEXAPRO
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.