Lexapro and Premature delivery - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Premature delivery 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 - 2 years also take Topamax, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Premature delivery 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 Premature delivery?

Premature delivery is found to be associated with 558 drugs and 731 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Premature delivery.



On Jul, 18, 2026

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 45 people (0.05%) have Premature delivery.

Could Lexapro cause Premature delivery?

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Lexapro when they have Premature delivery? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 33.33 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 66.67 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • 0-1: 3.23 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 32.26 %
  • 30-39: 61.29 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 3.23 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

  1. Prometrium: 6 people, 13.33%
  2. Zofran: 6 people, 13.33%
  3. Makena: 6 people, 13.33%
  4. Topamax: 6 people, 13.33%
  5. Abilify: 5 people, 11.11%
  6. Wellbutrin: 5 people, 11.11%
  7. Phenergan: 5 people, 11.11%
  8. Lithium Carbonate: 5 people, 11.11%
  9. Zithromax: 5 people, 11.11%
  10. Nifedipine: 5 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Premature delivery? *

  1. Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 20 people, 44.44%
  2. Premature Rupture Of Membranes: 7 people, 15.56%
  3. Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 13.33%
  4. Birth Control: 6 people, 13.33%
  5. Placenta Abruptio: 5 people, 11.11%
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 11.11%
  7. Emotional Distress: 5 people, 11.11%
  8. Pre-Eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman): 5 people, 11.11%
  9. Overdose: 4 people, 8.89%
  10. Vaginal Bleeding: 4 people, 8.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Birth Control: 13 people, 28.89%
  2. Premature Labor: 6 people, 13.33%
  3. Bacterial Infection: 5 people, 11.11%
  4. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 11.11%
  5. Drug Dependence: 5 people, 11.11%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 8.89%
  7. Migraine (headache): 3 people, 6.67%
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 6.67%
  9. Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 3 people, 6.67%
  10. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 4.44%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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