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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) and Riluzole (riluzole). Common drug interactions include drug ineffective among females and drug ineffective among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lexapro and Riluzole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 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 Riluzole?

Riluzole has active ingredients of riluzole. It is often used in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,621 Riluzole users. Check the latest studies of Riluzole.

On Jul, 28, 2026

14 people who take Lexapro and Riluzole together, and have interactions are studied.

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

female:

Drug ineffective
Death
Disease progression
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
Pneumonia
Therapeutic response unexpected

male:

Drug ineffective
Poor quality sleep
Disease progression
Dry skin
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Haemoglobin increased
Oxygen saturation decreased
Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
Rash
Skin exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells)

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

Disease progression
Drug ineffective
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)

50-59:

Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
Drug ineffective
Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
Therapeutic response unexpected

60+:

Death
Drug ineffective
Haemoglobin increased
Oxygen saturation decreased
Pneumonia
Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
Rash
Skin exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells)
Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 14.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Salivary Hypersecretion (excess saliva secretion): 1 person, 7.14%
Reflux Gastritis (a condition in which the lining of a person's stomach becomes inflamed as a result of exposure to bile): 1 person, 7.14%
Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Depressive Symptom: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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