Decadron and Escitalopram drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Decadron (dexamethasone) and Escitalopram (escitalopram oxalate). Common drug interactions include headache among females and fatigue among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Decadron and Escitalopram. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 113 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Decadron?
Decadron has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 47,210 Decadron users. Check the latest studies of Decadron.
What is Escitalopram?
Escitalopram has active ingredients of escitalopram oxalate. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 78,081 Escitalopram users. Check the latest studies of Escitalopram.
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113 people who take Decadron and Escitalopram together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Decadron and Escitalopram, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Decadron and Escitalopram, 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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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Decadron (47,210 reports)
- Escitalopram (78,081 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Decadron and Escitalopram:
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 Decadron:
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 Escitalopram:
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 Decadron 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 Escitalopram 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 .
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
- 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 .
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dexamethasone and escitalopram oxalate (the active ingredients of Decadron and Escitalopram, respectively), and Decadron and Escitalopram (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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