🇺🇸 Lexapro in United States

38,675 US adverse-event reports

Marketing authorisation

FDA

  • Status: approved

Safety signals — FAERS

Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.

Most-reported reactions

  1. Nausea — 5,278 reports (13.65%)
  2. Fatigue — 5,106 reports (13.2%)
  3. Drug Ineffective — 4,234 reports (10.95%)
  4. Anxiety — 3,810 reports (9.85%)
  5. Headache — 3,760 reports (9.72%)
  6. Depression — 3,648 reports (9.43%)
  7. Pain — 3,430 reports (8.87%)
  8. Diarrhoea — 3,413 reports (8.82%)
  9. Dizziness — 3,321 reports (8.59%)
  10. Dyspnoea — 2,675 reports (6.92%)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lexapro approved in United States?

Yes. FDA has authorised it.

Who is the marketing authorisation holder for Lexapro in United States?

Weill Medical College of Cornell University is the originator. The local marketing authorisation holder may differ — check the official source linked above.