Escitalopram and Polychromasia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polychromasia is reported as a side effect among people who take Escitalopram (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Femara, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polychromasia when taking Escitalopram. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 75,134 people who have side effects when taking Escitalopram from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Escitalopram?

Escitalopram has active ingredients of escitalopram oxalate. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 78,082 Escitalopram users. Check the latest studies of Escitalopram.

What is Polychromasia?

Polychromasia (abnormally high number of red blood cells found in the bloodstream) is found to be associated with 93 drugs and 166 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polychromasia.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

75,134 people reported to have side effects when taking Escitalopram.
Among them, 21 people (0.03%) have Polychromasia.

Among these 21 people:

What is the gender of people who have Polychromasia when taking Escitalopram? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Polychromasia when taking Escitalopram? *

What are other drugs people take besides Escitalopram? *

Vitamin D: 21 people, 100.00%
Ondansetron: 21 people, 100.00%
Metformin: 21 people, 100.00%
Kisqali: 21 people, 100.00%
Femara: 21 people, 100.00%
Centrum: 18 people, 85.71%
Calcium: 4 people, 19.05%
Vitamins: 3 people, 14.29%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 3 people, 14.29%
Lansoprazole: 3 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Polychromasia? *

Yawning (simultaneous inhalation of air and stretching of the eardrums, followed by exhalation of breath): 21 people, 100.00%
Fall: 21 people, 100.00%
Diarrhea: 21 people, 100.00%
Discomfort: 21 people, 100.00%
Dizziness: 21 people, 100.00%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 21 people, 100.00%
Dry Skin: 21 people, 100.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 21 people, 100.00%
Eye Disorder: 21 people, 100.00%
Eye Pain: 21 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insulin Resistance: 21 people, 100.00%
Diabetes: 21 people, 100.00%
Breast Cancer: 21 people, 100.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 15 people, 71.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Polychromasia (464 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Polychromasia:

Polychromasia (93 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Polychromasia:

Polychromasia (166 conditions)

Related 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 (the active ingredients of Escitalopram) and Escitalopram (the brand name). 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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