Subutex and Paxil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Subutex (buprenorphine hydrochloride) and Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include speech disorder among females and premature baby among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Subutex and Paxil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 74 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Subutex?

Subutex has active ingredients of buprenorphine hydrochloride. It is often used in opiate withdrawal. eHealthMe is studying from 8,763 Subutex users. Check the latest studies of Subutex.

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.



On Jul, 13, 2026

74 people who take Subutex and Paxil together, and have interactions are studied.

Subutex and Paxil drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Subutex and Paxil, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Speech disorder
  2. Stomach discomfort (pain in abdomen)
  3. Swelling
  4. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
  5. Ulcer
  6. Victim of crime
  7. Visual acuity reduced (reduced clearness of vision)
  8. Weight increased
  9. Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
  10. Drug abuse

male:

  1. Premature baby
  2. Low birth weight baby
  3. Dizziness
  4. Hypoaesthesia oral (reduced sense of touch or sensation in mouth)
  5. Joint stiffness
  6. Paralysis
  7. Abnormal palmar/plantar creases (normal groove across the palm of the hand)
  8. Apgar score low
  9. Apnoea (suspension of external breathing)
  10. Blood culture positive

What are the common drug interactions of Subutex and Paxil, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

  1. Foetal exposure during pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect)
  2. Low birth weight baby
  3. Premature baby
  4. Tremor neonatal (excited neuromuscular activity of newborns)

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Foetal exposure during pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect)
  2. Dizziness
  3. Hypoaesthesia oral (reduced sense of touch or sensation in mouth)
  4. Joint stiffness
  5. Paralysis
  6. Alcohol poisoning
  7. Decreased appetite
  8. Diarrhoea
  9. Drug dependence
  10. Drug exposure during pregnancy

30-39:

  1. Drug abuse
  2. Drug screen positive
  3. Intentional self-injury
  4. Overdose
  5. Pelvic pain
  6. Suicidal ideation
  7. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (liver inflammation caused by a build up of fat in the liver)
  8. Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman)
  9. Altered state of consciousness (altered state of mind)
  10. Asphyxia (a condition in which there is an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body)

40-49:

  1. Weight increased
  2. Depersonalisation
  3. Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
  4. Eye swelling
  5. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  6. Hypersensitivity
  7. Swelling

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Drug withdrawal syndrome neonatal (prenatal nas is caused by discontinuation of drugs taken by the pregnant mother)
  2. Feeling hot
  3. Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
  4. Foetal exposure during pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Drug Dependence: 40 people, 54.05%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 32.43%
  3. Birth Control: 13 people, 17.57%
  4. Quit Smoking: 6 people, 8.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on buprenorphine hydrochloride and paroxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Subutex and Paxil, respectively), and Subutex 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?

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.

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