Paroxetine hydrochloride and Red cell distribution width increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Red cell distribution width increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Paroxetine hydrochloride (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Remicade, and have Acne cystic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Paroxetine hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,481 people who have side effects when taking Paroxetine hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paroxetine hydrochloride?

Paroxetine hydrochloride has active ingredients of paroxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 10,426 Paroxetine hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Paroxetine hydrochloride.

What is Red cell distribution width increased?

Red cell distribution width increased is found to be associated with 606 drugs and 656 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Red cell distribution width increased.

On Aug, 10, 2026

9,481 people reported to have side effects when taking Paroxetine hydrochloride.
Among them, 18 people (0.19%) have Red cell distribution width increased.

Could Paroxetine hydrochloride cause Red cell distribution width increased?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Paroxetine hydrochloride? *

female: 94.44 %
male: 5.56 %

What is the age of people who have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Paroxetine hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paroxetine hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Red cell distribution width increased? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 94.44%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 16 people, 88.89%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 16 people, 88.89%
Neutrophil Count Increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 16 people, 88.89%
Monocyte Count Increased: 15 people, 83.33%
Cough: 14 people, 77.78%
Drug Ineffective: 14 people, 77.78%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 14 people, 77.78%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 14 people, 77.78%
High Blood Cholesterol: 13 people, 72.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 13 people, 72.22%
Acne Cystic (skin problems that cause pimples): 13 people, 72.22%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 22.22%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 16.67%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 16.67%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 3 people, 16.67%
Panic Disorder: 3 people, 16.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 16.67%
Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 paroxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Paroxetine hydrochloride) and Paroxetine hydrochloride (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.

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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