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

Summary:

Radiculitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prozac, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

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

Radiculitis (inflammation of the spinal nerve roots) is found to be associated with 163 drugs and 198 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Radiculitis.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

82,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Lexapro.
Among them, 22 people (0.03%) have Radiculitis.

Could Lexapro cause Radiculitis?

Among these 22 people:

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

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 73.68 %
  • male: 26.32 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 10.53 %
  • 40-49: 42.11 %
  • 50-59: 42.11 %
  • 60+: 5.26 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lexapro? *

  1. Prozac: 19 people, 86.36%
  2. Ambien: 18 people, 81.82%
  3. Femara: 17 people, 77.27%
  4. Gabapentin: 17 people, 77.27%
  5. Zometa: 16 people, 72.73%
  6. Faslodex: 16 people, 72.73%
  7. Temazepam: 15 people, 68.18%
  8. Azithromycin: 15 people, 68.18%
  9. Wellbutrin Xl: 15 people, 68.18%
  10. Simvastatin: 14 people, 63.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Radiculitis? *

  1. Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 19 people, 86.36%
  2. Pain In Extremity: 18 people, 81.82%
  3. Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 18 people, 81.82%
  4. Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 17 people, 77.27%
  5. Fall: 17 people, 77.27%
  6. Bone Disorder: 17 people, 77.27%
  7. Pain: 17 people, 77.27%
  8. Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 17 people, 77.27%
  9. Urinary Tract Infection: 17 people, 77.27%
  10. Back Pain: 16 people, 72.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 14 people, 63.64%
  2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 8 people, 36.36%
  3. Breast Cancer: 8 people, 36.36%
  4. Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 7 people, 31.82%
  5. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 13.64%
  6. Migraine (headache): 2 people, 9.09%
  7. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 9.09%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.09%
  9. Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 2 people, 9.09%
  10. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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