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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) and Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate). Common drug interactions include pneumonia among females and asthma among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lexapro and Nolvadex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30 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 Nolvadex?

Nolvadex has active ingredients of tamoxifen citrate. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 5,506 Nolvadex users. Check the latest studies of Nolvadex.

On Jul, 18, 2026

30 people who take Lexapro and Nolvadex together, and have interactions are studied.

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

female:

Pneumonia
Asthma
Back pain
Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
Metastases to bone (cancer spreads to bone)
Oral infection
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
Osteonecrosis of jaw (death of bone of jaw)
Pain in extremity

male:

Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
Arteriosclerosis coronary artery (thickening and hardening of arteries- coronary artery)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
Asthenia (weakness)
Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
Atrioventricular block first degree (heart block first degree)
Back pain
Balance disorder

What are the common drug interactions of Lexapro and Nolvadex, 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:

Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
Memory impairment
Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
Pain in extremity
Psychological trauma
Vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure)
Asthma
Chest pain
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)

60+:

Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Asthma
Back pain
Chest pain
Dry mouth
Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
Exostosis (formation of new bone on the surface of a bone)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Metastatic: 17 people, 56.67%
Metastatic Neoplasm (spreadable cancer tumour): 16 people, 53.33%
Hypersensitivity: 13 people, 43.33%
Diabetes: 12 people, 40.00%
Pain: 6 people, 20.00%
Breast Cancer Female: 5 people, 16.67%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 3 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 10.00%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 2 people, 6.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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