Lexapro and Alvesco drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) and Alvesco (ciclesonide). Common drug interactions include extrasystoles among females and obesity among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lexapro and Alvesco. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Alvesco?

Alvesco has active ingredients of ciclesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 13,134 Alvesco users. Check the latest studies of Alvesco.

On Jul, 10, 2026

50 people who take Lexapro and Alvesco together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Lexapro and Alvesco, by gender? *:

female:

Extrasystoles
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
Haemorrhagic stroke (stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain)
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
Heart rate irregular
Hereditary angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling)
Hospitalisation
Hyperaesthesia

male:

Obesity (having too much body fat)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Surgery
Ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement of ventricles (lower chambers) in the heart)
Abdominal distension
Abdominal pain upper
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Blood creatinine increased
Chest discomfort
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)

What are the common drug interactions of Lexapro and Alvesco, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Initial insomnia (feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep)

20-29:

Coeliac disease (simple food intolerance)
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
Evans syndrome (autoimmune disorder in which the body makes antibodies that destroy the red blood cells, platelets)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Fungal infection
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels)
Infusion site extravasation (flow of (blood or lymph) from infusion site)
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Musculoskeletal pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves)
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)

30-39:

Seasonal affective disorder (a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter)
Tooth disorder (tooth disease)

40-49:

Connective tissue disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body)
Diarrhoea
Discomfort
Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
Hereditary angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling)
Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (frequent pauses in breathing during sleep usually accompanied by loud snoring)
Pruritus generalised (generalized itching)
Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
Pulmonary hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery)
Pulse absent

50-59:

Obesity (having too much body fat)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Surgery
Blood cholesterol increased
Blood potassium decreased
Diarrhoea
Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)

60+:

Dry mouth
Ligament sprain (ligament stretched)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Back pain
Diarrhoea
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
Hyperaesthesia
Hypertension (high blood pressure)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 14 people, 28.00%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 11 people, 22.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 11 people, 22.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 6.00%
Nerve Injury: 3 people, 6.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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