Duopa and Paxil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Duopa (carbidopa; levodopa) and Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include fall among females and fall among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Duopa and Paxil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 43 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Duopa?
Duopa has active ingredients of carbidopa; levodopa. eHealthMe is studying from 8,208 Duopa users. Check the latest studies of Duopa.
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.
43 people who take Duopa and Paxil together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Duopa and Paxil, by gender? *:
female:
- Fall
- Urinary tract infection
- Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels)
- Death
- Infection
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Upper limb fracture
- Abdominal pain
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Device dislocation
male:
- Fall
- Device dislocation
- Drug ineffective
- Hip fracture
- Parkinson's disease
- Pneumonia
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Device occlusion
- Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
What are the common drug interactions of Duopa and Paxil, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Death
- Abdominal pain
- Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
- Pneumoperitoneum (air or gas in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity)
60+:
- Fall
- Device dislocation
- Femur fracture
- Hip fracture
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Parkinson's disease
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Device occlusion
- Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Parkinson's Disease: 33 people, 76.74%
- Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 9.30%
- High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.98%
- Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 3 people, 6.98%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Duopa:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Paxil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Duopa and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Paxil and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
- Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on carbidopa; levodopa and paroxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Duopa and Paxil, respectively), and Duopa and Paxil (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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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).
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