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Total Lexapro reports: 599.Lexapro FDA safety alerts: 2004 2005 2007 .
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Lexapro Side Effects Report #5628714-6Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient, 20 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, chills, crying, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, hypersomnia, impaired work ability, malaise. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG 1. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5631461-8
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2008. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, anaemia, diarrhoea, eosinophil count increased, faeces discoloured, nausea, nephritis interstitial, renal failure acute, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with MIDOL, ALPRAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5633780-8
Health Professional from CHINA reported LEXAPRO problem on Feb 01, 2008. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced, foetal growth retardation. LEXAPRO dosage: 15 MG QD PO. Patient died.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5635787-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Feb 06, 2008. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with panic disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urticaria. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5636884-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Feb 05, 2008. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, tearfulness, treatment noncompliance. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LORCET, LAMICTAL, SEROQUEL, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5638192-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2008. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, agitation, bipolar disorder, homicidal ideation, overdose, personality disorder, refusal of treatment by patient, social avoidant behaviour. LEXAPRO dosage: 30 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, BIRTH CONTROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5639953-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Feb 25, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM. Patient died on 02/11/2008.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5642209-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2008. Female patient, 87 years of age, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, PRINIVIL, COLACE, THIAMINE, WARFARIN. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5642211-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Feb 09, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: impaired driving ability. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QAM PO. During the same period patient was treated with KLONOPIN, TAGAMET, ANTIHISTAMINE. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5642226-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2008. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, bereavement reaction, bipolar disorder, completed suicide, gun shot wound, procedural pain. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCONTIN, PERCOCET, AVAPRO, PROTONIX, CELEXA. Patient died on 12/10/2007.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5642241-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Feb 07, 2008. Female patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, multiple sclerosis, neuralgia, balance disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, induced labour, pregnancy, skin discolouration. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with REBIF, NEURONTIN, MECLIZINE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5643768-9
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 19, 2008. Female patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, dehydration, dyskinesia, tremor. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with MINOCYCLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5644160-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Feb 19, 2008. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis, back pain and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, fatigue, feeling abnormal, hyperhidrosis, infected skin ulcer, sleep apnoea syndrome. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5648506-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Feb 14, 2008. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with panic disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, skin disorder, urticaria. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5583710-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Dec 27, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, eating disorder, contraception and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dystonia, loss of consciousness, nuchal rigidity, vomiting. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with YASMIN, CENTRUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5586167-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, diabetic complication. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG, QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEODON, LYRICA, GLUCOPHAGE, ESGIC. Patient died on 12/03/2006.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5587631-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 03, 2008. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, claustrophobia, headache, no adverse event. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with AGGRENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5587632-2
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 118.0 lb, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion threatened, foetal heart rate decreased, pregnancy. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, AMBIEN, METAMUCIL, PROGESTERONE, PRENATAL VITAMIN WITH DHA. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5587633-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Dec 26, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMBIEN CR. Patient recovered.

Lexapro Side Effects Report #5594155-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acne, ingrown hair, pain, staphylococcal infection. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SULINDAC, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORTHALIDONE, CENESTIN, ACTONEL, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5594167-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 07, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5594170-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 31, 2007. Male patient, 25 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, overdose, road traffic accident, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. LEXAPRO dosage: 0.5 MG TID. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, PEXEVA, RISPERDAL, LITHIUM CARBONATE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5594210-8
Health Professional from DENMARK reported LEXAPRO problem on Dec 19, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urinary retention. LEXAPRO dosage: 5 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5595491-7
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2008. Female patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, faeces discoloured, haemorrhage, muscle injury. LEXAPRO dosage: 1 PILL PER DAY PO QDAY SINCE 7/11/07 ON 5 MG, 10MG 8/3/07. During the same period patient was treated with DEXEDRINE. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5595720-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 10, 2008. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic myeloid leukaemia, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, malaise, nausea, pain in extremity. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FAMVIR, ASCORBIC ACID, FISH OIL. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5599644-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2008. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: priapism. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5600167-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 17, 2008. Male patient, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pharmaceutical product counterfeit. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5602398-5
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with depression, hypertension and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, LIPITOR, PAXIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5603479-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 11, 2008. Male patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary congestion, speech disorder. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient died on 10/01/2007.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5603930-8
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2008. Female patient, weighting 146.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, confusional state, fear, obsessive-compulsive disorder, thinking abnormal. LEXAPRO dosage: 10MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5603961-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 15, 2008. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: activities of daily living impaired, asthenia, blood pressure decreased, facial palsy, fatigue, headache, hyperhidrosis, insomnia, monoplegia. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5605313-3
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 15, 2008. Female patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: completed suicide. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE, CODEINE SUL, DIAZEPAM. Patient died on 11/01/2007.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5605934-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 23, 2008. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, alcoholism, amnesia, mood swings, muscle twitching, suicidal ideation. LEXAPRO dosage: 20MG ONE A DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5612787-0
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 21, 2008. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: priapism, treatment failure. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5613524-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 17, 2008. Male patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5613526-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2008. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness, petit mal epilepsy. LEXAPRO dosage: 7.5 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5613531-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Jan 18, 2008. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, nephritis interstitial, renal failure acute. LEXAPRO dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with NSAIDS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5549109-X
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2007. Female patient was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose. LEXAPRO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL. Patient died on 11/27/2007.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5553793-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LEXAPRO problem on Dec 12, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, loss of consciousness, mitral valve disease, pregnancy, syncope. LEXAPRO dosage: 10 MG 1TAB DAILY BY MOUTH. Patient recovered.
Lexapro Side Effects Report #5557362-1
LEXAPRO problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Nov 26, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LEXAPRO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage subcutaneous, overdose. LEXAPRO dosage: 25 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ESKIM. Patient recovered.
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