Lexapro and Breath odor - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Breath odor is reported as a side effect among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Breath odor 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 91,465 Lexapro users. Check the latest studies of Lexapro.

What is Breath odor?

Breath odor is found to be associated with 461 drugs and 771 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Breath odor.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 31, 2026

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 68 people (0.08%) have Breath odor.

Among these 68 people:

How long have people been on Lexapro when they have Breath odor? *

What is the gender of people who have Breath odor when taking Lexapro? *

female: 75.38 %
male: 24.62 %

What is the age of people who have Breath odor when taking Lexapro? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Breath odor? *

Pain: 46 people, 67.65%
Bone Disorder: 46 people, 67.65%
Weakness: 39 people, 57.35%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 37 people, 54.41%
Weight Decreased: 35 people, 51.47%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 34 people, 50.00%
Pneumonia: 34 people, 50.00%
Swelling: 33 people, 48.53%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 31 people, 45.59%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 30 people, 44.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 12 people, 17.65%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 12 people, 17.65%
Psychotic Disorder: 9 people, 13.24%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 13.24%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 8 people, 11.76%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 8 people, 11.76%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 11.76%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 8 people, 11.76%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8 people, 11.76%
Fever: 8 people, 11.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 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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