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Paroxetine Hydrochloride

Paroxetine Hydrochloride

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8.6  Effectiveness
3.6  Side Effects
8.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Paroxetine Hydrochloride side effects and 7 Paroxetine Hydrochloride benefits.

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Paroxetine Hydrochloride 9 8.29 3.68 2 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Paroxetine Hydrochloride by Condition
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Effectiveness on "Depression"
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Paroxetine Hydrochloride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 16.7% 50% 16.7% 16.7%
Balance/Equilibrium 16.7% 0% 83.3% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 16.7% 16.7% 66.7% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 33.3% 16.7% 50%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 66.7% 16.7% 16.7%
Digestion 0% 16.7% 66.7% 0% 16.7%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 16.7% 16.7% 66.7%
Energy 0% 16.7% 33.3% 33.3% 16.7%
Eyesight 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3%
Sexual Health 0% 33.3% 50% 16.7% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 83.3% 0% 16.7%
Sleep 0% 0% 16.7% 66.7% 16.7%
Stress Level 0% 0% 16.7% 50% 33.3%
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Commonly Reported Paroxetine Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 66.7% 0% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
Blurred Vision 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 33.3% 50% 16.7% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Confusion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Depression 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Diarrhea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 50% 33.3% 16.7% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Dry Mouth 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Erectile Dysfunction 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 0% 16.7% 0% 16.7%
Gas 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Headache 66.7% 16.7% 0% 0% 16.7%
Insomnia 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Irritability / Impatience 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Mood Swings 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Muscle Cramping 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 83.3% 0% 0% 0% 16.7%
Sensitivity to Light 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 33.3% 0% 0% 16.7%
Stomach Ache 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Sweating 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
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Less Commonly Reported Paroxetine Hydrochloride Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Blurred Vision 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Disorientation 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fainting 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Indigestion 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Slow Reflexes 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Since taking Paroxetine Hydrochloride Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 14.3%
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User Comments about Paroxetine Hydrochloride
06 Sep 2011 Paroxetine really helps with my depression. The only issue I have with the medication is when I forget to take it a day or two in a row, I have really bad withdrawal symptoms.
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18 Jul 2009 (patient not able to verbalize; received report from family member) "The medication makes her much better. She much more calmer and able to interact with others."
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