Paroxetine and Knee joint replacement - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Knee joint replacement is reported as a side effect among people who take Paroxetine (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Symbicort, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Knee joint replacement when taking Paroxetine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63,800 people who have side effects when taking Paroxetine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paroxetine?

Paroxetine has active ingredients of paroxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 65,088 Paroxetine users. Check the latest studies of Paroxetine.

What is Knee joint replacement?

Knee joint replacement is found to be associated with 948 drugs and 1,232 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Knee joint replacement.

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On Aug, 15, 2026

63,800 people reported to have side effects when taking Paroxetine.
Among them, 63 people (0.1%) have Knee joint replacement.

Could Paroxetine cause Knee joint replacement?

Among these 63 people:

What is the gender of people who have Knee joint replacement when taking Paroxetine? *

female: 47.54 %
male: 52.46 %

What is the age of people who have Knee joint replacement when taking Paroxetine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paroxetine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Knee joint replacement? *

High Blood Pressure: 23 people, 36.51%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 20 people, 31.75%
Blood Test Abnormal: 20 people, 31.75%
Panic Disorder: 20 people, 31.75%
Asthma: 20 people, 31.75%
Depression: 20 people, 31.75%
Joint Dislocation (a joint position is changed from normal position): 12 people, 19.05%
Pain: 8 people, 12.70%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 8 people, 12.70%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 27 people, 42.86%
Asthma: 22 people, 34.92%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 11 people, 17.46%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 5 people, 7.94%
Parkinson's Disease: 5 people, 7.94%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 6.35%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 6.35%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 4.76%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 4.76%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 3 people, 4.76%

* 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) and Paroxetine (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.

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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