Lexapro and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Zoloft, and have Restless leg syndrome.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when taking Lexapro. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 82,231 people who have side effects when taking Lexapro 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 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness) is found to be associated with 608 drugs and 1,395 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 128 people (0.16%) have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Among these 128 people:
How long have people been on Lexapro when they have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? *
What is the gender of people who have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when taking Lexapro? *
What is the age of people who have Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when taking Lexapro? *
What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *
What are other side effects people have besides Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Related studies:
Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Lexapro:
- Lexapro (91,464 reports)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatments and more:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (120,336 reports)
How severe was Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and when was it recovered:
Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of escitalopram oxalate:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and drugs with ingredients of escitalopram oxalate (172 reports)
Sub-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 the drugs that are associated with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (608 drugs)
Browse all the conditions that are associated with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (1,395 conditions)
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
- 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 .
- Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
- Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
- 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 .
- Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on escitalopram oxalate (the active ingredients of Lexapro) and Lexapro (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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