Lexapro and Dental plaque - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dental plaque is reported as a side effect among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dental plaque 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 Dental plaque?

Dental plaque (film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries) is found to be associated with 189 drugs and 171 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dental plaque.

On Jul, 22, 2026

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 36 people (0.04%) have Dental plaque.

Among these 36 people:

What is the gender of people who have Dental plaque when taking Lexapro? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Dental plaque when taking Lexapro? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dental plaque? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 36 people, 100.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 34 people, 94.44%
Pain: 33 people, 91.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 33 people, 91.67%
Chest Pain: 32 people, 88.89%
Fall: 31 people, 86.11%
Rashes (redness): 26 people, 72.22%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 24 people, 66.67%
Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 23 people, 63.89%
Injury: 23 people, 63.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 18 people, 50.00%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 16 people, 44.44%
Breast Cancer: 13 people, 36.11%
Constipation: 13 people, 36.11%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 13 people, 36.11%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 12 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 11.11%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 8.33%
Bone Disorder: 3 people, 8.33%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 8.33%

* 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).

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