Alphagan and Lexapro drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Alphagan (brimonidine tartrate) and Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate). Common drug interactions include hypertension among females and hypertension among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Alphagan and Lexapro. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 154 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Alphagan?
Alphagan has active ingredients of brimonidine tartrate. It is often used in glaucoma. eHealthMe is studying from 9,981 Alphagan users. Check the latest studies of Alphagan.
What is Lexapro?
Lexapro has active ingredients of escitalopram oxalate. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 91,464 Lexapro users. Check the latest studies of Lexapro.
154 people who take Alphagan and Lexapro together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Alphagan and Lexapro, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Alphagan and Lexapro, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Alphagan and Lexapro:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Alphagan:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Lexapro:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Alphagan and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Lexapro and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- O’Brien FE, O’Connor RM, Clarke G, Donovan MD, Dinan TG, Griffin BT, Cryan JF, "The P-glycoprotein inhibitor cyclosporin A differentially influences behavioural and neurochemical responses to the antidepressant escitalopram", Behavioural brain research, 2014 Mar .
- O’Brien FE, O’Connor RM, Clarke G, Donovan MD, Dinan TG, Griffin BT, Cryan JF, "The P-glycoprotein inhibitor cyclosporin A differentially influences behavioural and neurochemical responses to the antidepressant escitalopram", Behavioural brain research, 2014 Mar .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on brimonidine tartrate and escitalopram oxalate (the active ingredients of Alphagan and Lexapro, respectively), and Alphagan and Lexapro (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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