Escitalopram and overdose Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5483144-5
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Sept 20, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: galactorrhoea, menstruation irregular, overdose, weight increased. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAZODONE, BENZODIAZEPINES. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5575777-2
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Dec 10, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: galactorrhoea, hypothalamo-pituitary disorder, menstruation irregular, overdose, weight increased. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, BENZODIAZEPINES. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #6059219-9
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Jan 16, 2009. Female patient, 31 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, urinary incontinence . Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG (30 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ,ORAL. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5382933-5
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on June 28, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, thrombophlebitis. Escitalopram dosage: 20 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, IMOVANE, LOVENOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #4698299-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 10, 2005. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intentional misuse, overdose, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLPIDEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #4776337-3
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from PANAMA on Sept 09, 2005. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression, insomnia and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intentional misuse, overdose, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5933737-3
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Oct 15, 2008. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , hypertension and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, hyponatraemia, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG (15 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATACAND, MADOPAR, OMEPRAZOLE, CARDYL, OSTEOPOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5388619-5
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , sleep disorder  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: completed suicide, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 35 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON, LEXOTANIL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, PANTOPRAZOLE, PERENTEROL. Patient died on 04/29/2007.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5533659-6
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Nov 15, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , sleep disorder  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asphyxia, completed suicide, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 35 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with REMERON, LEXOTANIL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, PANTOPRAZOLE, PERENTEROL. Patient died on 04/29/2007.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5715722-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GREECE on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMISULPRIDE, DIGOXIN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, CLOPIDOGREL, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, RAMIPRIL, ALBUTEROL. Patient died on 09/05/2007.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5648522-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Feb 13, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , atrial fibrillation , renal transplant, epilepsy  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: encephalopathy, overdose, renal failure, sepsis , urosepsis. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with FLECAINIDE ACETATE, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, NEORAL, DEPAKENE, PREDNISONE, CLAFORAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #4580092-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 04, 2005. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, urinary retention. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG QID PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, EDRONAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5132497-6
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 02, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , feeling abnormal, overdose, parosmia. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, PAROXETINE. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5828883-9
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on July 15, 2008. Male patient, 36 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with depression , obsessive-compulsive disorder  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, pollakiuria. Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG (30 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRANXENE. Patient recovered.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #4665111-4
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 21, 2005. Male patient, 24 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG QD PO. Patient died on 01/17/2004.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5689685-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Mar 17, 2008. Female patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, polyarthritis, urticaria. Escitalopram dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5755556-3
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on May 09, 2008. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 309.1 lb, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, bacteria urine identified, erythema, hepatic steatosis, hepatomegaly, oedema peripheral, overdose, pancreas lipomatosis, platelet count decreased. Escitalopram dosage: 40 MG OD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5757407-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on May 09, 2008. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 309.1 lb, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bacteria urine identified, erythema, hepatic steatosis, hepatomegaly, joint effusion, joint swelling, oedema peripheral, overdose, pain in extremity. Escitalopram dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5613404-6
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Jan 14, 2008. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, polyarthritis, urticaria. Escitalopram dosage: 40 MG QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5724390-2
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Apr 11, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ataxia , blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood sodium decreased, constipation , fall , gait disturbance, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ESIDRIX, VENLAFAXINE, RYTHMONORM, NORVASC, SORTIS. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #4913046-1
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain oedema, convulsion, encephalopathy, haemodialysis, hyperammonaemia, overdose, posturing. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROIC ACID, LORAZEPAM, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465504-1
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, agitation, delusion, hallucination, irritability, overdose, suicide attempt, tachycardia. Escitalopram dosage: 110 MG ONCE. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5978031-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Nov 10, 2008. Male patient, 51 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oedema peripheral, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG (30 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, VALPROATE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465490-4
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2005. Male patient, 45 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, respiratory depression, tachycardia, tremor. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5619267-7
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Jan 22, 2008. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder  and was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypothermia , overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIXOL, ALEPSAL, DEPAMIDE, DIPIPERON, LEPTICUR, MOVICOL, SCOPOLAMINE, OXAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5766136-8
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on May 14, 2008. Female patient, 43 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspiration, cardiac arrest , cyanosis, overdose, pulse absent, respiratory arrest, unresponsive to stimuli. Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, CHLORALDURAT. Patient died on 11/01/2007.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5947660-1
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Oct 24, 2008. Male patient, 42 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic function abnormal, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 60 MG (60 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with CYMBALTA, ELMENDOS, SEROQUEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5466369-4
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , arrhythmia , overdose, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #6120969-7
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from DENMARK on Feb 26, 2009. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: exfoliative rash, overdose, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LEPTICUR, DEPAKOTE, LEXOMIL, LOXAPAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5939488-3
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Oct 16, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, merycism, obsessive thoughts, overdose, sedation. Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG (30 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #6128762-6
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Mar 11, 2009. Male patient, 34 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, obsessive thoughts, overdose, sedation. Escitalopram dosage: 30 MG (30 MG,1 IN 1 D),ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465489-8
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lethargy, overdose, respiratory depression, somnolence, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465505-3
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 29 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, lethargy, overdose, somnolence, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: 250 MG ONCE. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465498-9
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 26 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia , overdose, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465488-6
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperventilation, lethargy, overdose, somnolence, tachypnoea. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465503-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 18 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, irritability, lethargy, overdose, pneumonitis, somnolence, tachycardia. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465482-5
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, hyperventilation, irritability, nausea , overdose, tachypnoea, tremor. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465486-2
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 16 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, overdose, respiratory depression, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: 15 MG ONCE. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5466370-0
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, overdose, suicide attempt. Escitalopram dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465501-6
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 15 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematemesis, overdose, suicide attempt, vomiting. Escitalopram dosage: 100 MG ONCE. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5465500-4
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2005. Male patient, 13 years of age, was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 60 MG ONCE. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #5636177-X
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 05, 2008. Female patient was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ejection fraction decreased, overdose. Escitalopram dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient recovered.

Escitalopram Side Effects Report #6065546-1
Escitalopram side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Jan 19, 2009. Female patient was treated with Escitalopram. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hallucination, overdose, unresponsive to stimuli. Escitalopram dosage: 90 MG (90 MG, ONCE), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALCOHOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.