Lexapro and Hydrocephalus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hydrocephalus is reported as a side effect among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Mucinex, and have Drug exposure during pregnancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) is found to be associated with 764 drugs and 1,369 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hydrocephalus.

On Jul, 11, 2026

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 43 people (0.05%) have Hydrocephalus.

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Lexapro when they have Hydrocephalus? *

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

female: 48.65 %
male: 51.35 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hydrocephalus? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 16.28%
Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 16.28%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 13.95%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 13.95%
Fall: 6 people, 13.95%
Weakness: 5 people, 11.63%
Neck Pain: 5 people, 11.63%
Tachypnea: 5 people, 11.63%
Cytogenetic Abnormality: 5 people, 11.63%
Kidney Enlargement: 5 people, 11.63%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Malignant Glioma (cancerous tumour of brain a cancer tumour of uncertain origin that arises both in soft tissue and bone): 4 people, 9.30%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 4 people, 9.30%
Glioblastoma Multiforme (most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumours in adults): 3 people, 6.98%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 6.98%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 6.98%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 4.65%
Meningitis Eosinophilic (presence of more than 10 eosinophiles/mm3 in the cerebrospinal fluid): 2 people, 4.65%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.65%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 2.33%
Craniocerebral Injury (injury to cranium and brain): 1 person, 2.33%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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