Lexapro and Droxidopa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) and Droxidopa (droxidopa). Common drug interactions include urinary tract infection among females and drug ineffective among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lexapro and Droxidopa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20 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 Droxidopa?
Droxidopa has active ingredients of droxidopa. eHealthMe is studying from 1,093 Droxidopa users. Check the latest studies of Droxidopa.
20 people who take Lexapro and Droxidopa together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Lexapro and Droxidopa, by gender? *:
female:
- Urinary tract infection
- Loss of consciousness
- Constipation
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking)
- Multiple system atrophy (degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain)
male:
- Drug ineffective
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Orthostatic hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up)
- Delusion (a false belief or opinion)
- Head discomfort
- Interstitial lung disease
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Dizziness
- Ear congestion
What are the common drug interactions of Lexapro and Droxidopa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Dizziness
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Lyme disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks)
- Muscle rigidity (muscle stiffness)
- Oedema (fluid collection in tissue)
- Pain
- Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin)
- Swelling
- Appetite disorder (abnormal eating habits)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Parkinson's Disease: 4 people, 20.00%
- Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 10.00%
- Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 2 people, 10.00%
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.00%
- Multiple System Atrophy (degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain): 1 person, 5.00%
- Hereditary Neuropathic Amyloidosis (hereditary- diseases resulting from abnormal deposition of certain proteins (amyloid) in various bodily areas by problems with signals from the nerves): 1 person, 5.00%
- Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 5.00%
- Fungal Infection: 1 person, 5.00%
- Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy (diabetes with nerve disorder, painful muscle wasting and weakness): 1 person, 5.00%
- Diabetes: 1 person, 5.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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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+
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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 Droxidopa:
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:
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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 escitalopram oxalate and droxidopa (the active ingredients of Lexapro and Droxidopa, respectively), and Lexapro and Droxidopa (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?
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