Lexapro and Nuvaring drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) and Nuvaring (ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel). Common drug interactions include pulmonary embolism among females and ear infection among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lexapro and Nuvaring. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 301 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 Nuvaring?
Nuvaring has active ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 28,730 Nuvaring users. Check the latest studies of Nuvaring.
301 people who take Lexapro and Nuvaring together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Lexapro and Nuvaring, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Lexapro and Nuvaring, 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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Browse all drug interactions of Lexapro and Nuvaring:
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 Lexapro:
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 Nuvaring:
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:
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 Nuvaring 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 .
- 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 ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel (the active ingredients of Lexapro and Nuvaring, respectively), and Lexapro and Nuvaring (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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