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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) and Curcumin (turmeric). Common drug interactions include pharyngeal erythema among females and hallucination among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lexapro and Curcumin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 56 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 91,465 Lexapro users. Check the latest studies of Lexapro.

What is Curcumin?

Curcumin has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 3,677 Curcumin users. Check the latest studies of Curcumin.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

56 people who take Lexapro and Curcumin together, and have interactions are studied.

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

female:

Pharyngeal erythema (pharyngeal redness)
Red blood cell count decreased
Rhinalgia (pain in the nose)
Seasonal allergy (allergic condition due to certain season)
Skull fractured base
Spinal fusion surgery
Surgery
Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
Therapeutic response unexpected
Back pain

male:

Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
Asthenia (weakness)
Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Headache (pain in head)
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Irritability
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

Arterial thrombosis limb (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system-limb)
Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
Drug ineffective
Lupus-like syndrome (a disease symptom matches with lupus an immune disease)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

Nightmare (unpleasant dream)

50-59:

Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
Cognitive disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving)
Diplopia (double vision)
Visual impairment
Abdominal pain upper
Depressed mood
Disturbance in attention
Dizziness
Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

60+:

Back pain
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Respiratory disorder (respiratory disease)
Asthenia (weakness)
Cough
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Oropharyngeal pain

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 14.29%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 14.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 10.71%
Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 6 people, 10.71%
Immune System Disorder: 5 people, 8.93%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 8.93%
Pain: 4 people, 7.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 7.14%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 4 people, 7.14%
Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 5.36%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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