Treatment Effectiveness
User reported effectiveness ratings Paroxetine (Paxil) for various conditions.
| Conditions | Major Improvement | Moderate Improvement | Much Worse | No Effect | Worse | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menopause | 0% | 0% | 0% | 67% | 33% | 3 |
| Anxiety | 12% | 25% | 21% | 29% | 14% | 259 |
Side Effects
User-reported side effects of Paroxetine (Paxil)
| Side Effect | Percent of Reports Paroxetine (Paxil) |
|---|---|
| Nervousness | 37% |
| Diarrhea | 11% |
| Constipation | 18% |
| Dry Mouth | 35% |
| Heartburn | 11% |
| Stomach Pain | 14% |
| Changes in Ability to Taste Food | 10% |
| Confusion | 27% |
| Cough | 6% |
| Decreased Appetite | 19% |
| Decreased Sex Drive | 50% |
| Difficulty Concentrating | 43% |
| Dizziness | 36% |
| Flushing (Redness in Face and Other Ares of Skin) | 12% |
| Forgetfulness | 36% |
| Increased Sex Drive | 4% |
| Lump or Tightness in Throat | 10% |
| Muscle Weakness or Tightness | 16% |
| Pain in the Back, Muscles, Joints, or Anywhere in the Body | 18% |
| Painful or Irregular Menstruation | 8% |
| Runny Nose | 9% |
| Sensitivity to Light | 17% |
| Sleepiness or Feeling "Drugged" | 43% |
| Sore Teeth and Gums | 9% |
| Sweating | 26% |
| Unusual Dreams | 35% |
| Vomiting | 7% |
| Weakness | 31% |
| Weight Gain | 38% |
| Weight Loss | 11% |
| Yawning | 19% |
| Headache | 33% |
| Nausea | 27% |
| Gas | 16% |
Outcomes
Below is the degree of change seen after Paroxetine (Paxil) is higher than average.
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Outcomes Label
Paroxetine (Paxil) Info
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Name | Paroxetine (Paxil) |
| Aggregation Method | SUM |
| Analysis Performed At | 2020-03-25 |
| Duration of Action | 21 days |
| Filling Value | 0 |
| Minimum Allowed Value | 0 count |
| Number of Aggregate Predictors | 0 |
| Number of Aggregate Outcomes | 0 |
| Number of Measurements | 0 |
| Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) | 0 |
| Public | true |
| Onset Delay | 30 minutes |
| Unit | Count |
| User Variables | 0 |
| Variable Category | Treatments |
| Variable ID | 94767 |