Lexapro and Nodal rhythm - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nodal rhythm 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 Aspirin, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nodal rhythm 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 Nodal rhythm?

Nodal rhythm (40-50 beats per minute) is found to be associated with 229 drugs and 369 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nodal rhythm.

On Jul, 19, 2026

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Nodal rhythm.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Lexapro when they have Nodal rhythm? *

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

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nodal rhythm? *

High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 30.77%
Enlarged Heart: 4 people, 30.77%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 30.77%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 30.77%
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, 23.08%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 23.08%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 23.08%
Multiple Injuries: 3 people, 23.08%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 23.08%
Jaundice Neonatal (yellowing of skin in neonate): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 15.38%
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): 2 people, 15.38%
Constipation: 2 people, 15.38%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 15.38%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 15.38%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 15.38%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 1 person, 7.69%
Back Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Birth Control: 1 person, 7.69%
Conversion Disorder (neurological symptoms, such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits without a definable organic cause): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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