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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

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
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

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What Is LEXAPRO Used For?

IndicationReports
Depression 46
Anxiety 17
Product used for unknown indication 12
Major depression 6

LEXAPRO vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for LEXAPRO

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.