Lexapro and Orgasmic dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Orgasmic dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Wellbutrin, and have Panic disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Orgasmic dysfunction 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 91,462 Lexapro users. Check the latest studies of Lexapro.

What is Orgasmic dysfunction?

Orgasmic dysfunction (not getting orgasm) is found to be associated with 244 drugs and 562 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Orgasmic dysfunction.

On Jun, 14, 2026

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 53 people (0.06%) have Orgasmic dysfunction.

Could Lexapro cause Orgasmic dysfunction?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Lexapro when they have Orgasmic dysfunction? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Orgasmic dysfunction? *

Libido Decreased (loss of interest in sex): 14 people, 26.42%
Erection Problems: 12 people, 22.64%
Weight Increased: 8 people, 15.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 13.21%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 6 people, 11.32%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 11.32%
Dizziness: 6 people, 11.32%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 9.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 9.43%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 5 people, 9.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Panic Disorder: 6 people, 11.32%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 3 people, 5.66%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 3.77%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 3.77%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 3.77%
Disturbance In Attention: 2 people, 3.77%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.77%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 1.89%
Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 1 person, 1.89%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 1.89%

* 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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