How effective is Paxil for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.4/5 Long term ratings: 3.5/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) is for Obsessive-compulsive disorder and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 59 Paxil users and is updated continuously.
What is Paxil?
Paxil has active ingredients of paroxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 92,546 Paxil users. Check the latest studies of Paxil.
What is Obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;) is found to be associated with 681 drugs and 1,311 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
59 people are studied for taking Paxil in Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Paxil effectiveness for Obsessive-compulsive disorder (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 12
- moderate: 18
- high: 20
- very high: 8
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 5
- moderate: 15
- high: 15
- very high: 5
Gender of people who take Paxil for Obsessive-compulsive disorder *:
- female: 57.63 %
- male: 42.37 %
Age of people who take Paxil for Obsessive-compulsive disorder *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 1.69 %
- 10-19: 3.39 %
- 20-29: 23.73 %
- 30-39: 13.56 %
- 40-49: 15.25 %
- 50-59: 25.42 %
- 60+: 16.95 %
Who find Paxil more effective for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder?
Gender of people who take Paxil for Obsessive-compulsive disorder *:
- female: 57.14 %
- male: 42.86 %
Age of people who take Paxil for Obsessive-compulsive disorder *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 3.5700000000000003 %
- 20-29: 25.0 %
- 30-39: 10.71 %
- 40-49: 21.43 %
- 50-59: 25.0 %
- 60+: 14.29 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Paxil?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Paxil safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Paxil (92,546 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (22,286 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on paroxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Paxil) and Paxil (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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