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

Summary:

Hypercoagulation is reported as a side effect among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nuvaring, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypercoagulation 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 91,444 Lexapro users. Check the latest studies of Lexapro.

What is Hypercoagulation?

Hypercoagulation (increased tendency for clotting of the blood) is found to be associated with 443 drugs and 533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypercoagulation.

On Oct, 24, 2025

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 33 people (0.04%) have Hypercoagulation.

Among these 33 people:

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

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

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypercoagulation? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 42.42%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 13 people, 39.39%
Dizziness: 11 people, 33.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 33.33%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 11 people, 33.33%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 11 people, 33.33%
Weight Increased: 10 people, 30.30%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 30.30%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 10 people, 30.30%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 30.30%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 11 people, 33.33%
Vaginitis Bacterial (inflammation of the vagina caused by bacterial infection): 4 people, 12.12%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 12.12%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 4 people, 12.12%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 9.09%
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): 3 people, 9.09%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 2 people, 6.06%
Pain: 2 people, 6.06%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 2 people, 6.06%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 6.06%

* 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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