Paxil CR Side Effects

Information on Paxil CR

Paxil CR Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Paxil CR^® (paroxetine controlled release). However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. If Paxil CR side effects do occur, in most cases, they are mild and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider.

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Paxil CR. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Paxil CR side effects with you.)

Common Side Effects With Paxil CR

Paxil CR has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials.

In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.

In these studies, some of the most common Paxil CR side effects included:

Headaches -- in up to 27 percent of people
Ejaculation problems -- up to 27 percent (see Paxil CR Sexual Side Effects)
Nausea -- up to 23 percent
Drowsiness -- up to 22 percent
Insomnia -- up to 20 percent (see Paxil CR and Insomnia)
Weakness -- up to 18 percent
Diarrhea -- up to 18 percent
Dry mouth -- up to 18 percent (see Paxil CR and Dry Mouth)
Dizziness -- up to 14 percent
Increased sweating -- up to 14 percent
Constipation -- up to 13 percent
Indigestion -- up to 13 percent
A decreased sex drive (libido) -- up to 13 percent (see Paxil CR Sexual Side Effects)
A loss of appetite -- up to 12 percent
Female orgasm problems -- up to 10 percent
Impotence (erectile dysfunction or ED) -- up to 10 percent.

Other common side effects (occurring in 5 to 9 percent of people) included:

Infections
Injuries (trauma)
Gas
Shakiness (tremors)
Nervousness
Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
Back pain
Muscle pain
Anxiety
Yawning
Vision changes.

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