Paroxetine and Orgasmic dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Orgasmic dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Paroxetine (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Melatonin, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Orgasmic dysfunction 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 Orgasmic dysfunction?

Orgasmic dysfunction (not getting orgasm) is found to be associated with 236 drugs and 562 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Orgasmic dysfunction.

On Jul, 07, 2026

63,800 people reported to have side effects when taking Paroxetine.
Among them, 80 people (0.13%) have Orgasmic dysfunction.

Could Paroxetine cause Orgasmic dysfunction?

Among these 80 people:

How long have people been on Paroxetine when they have Orgasmic dysfunction? *

What is the age of people who have Orgasmic dysfunction when taking Paroxetine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paroxetine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Orgasmic dysfunction? *

Loss Of Libido (loss of sexual urge): 33 people, 41.25%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 24 people, 30.00%
Libido Decreased (loss of interest in sex): 21 people, 26.25%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 21 people, 26.25%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 21 people, 26.25%
Erection Problems: 19 people, 23.75%
Confusional State: 19 people, 23.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 23.75%
Weight Increased: 17 people, 21.25%
Disturbance In Attention: 15 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 21 people, 26.25%
Tearfulness (excess tearing): 14 people, 17.50%
Emotional Distress: 8 people, 10.00%
Asthma: 6 people, 7.50%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 6 people, 7.50%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 6.25%
Swallowing Pain Or Burning: 3 people, 3.75%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 3.75%
Conjunctivitis Allergic (inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergy): 3 people, 3.75%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 2.50%

* 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).

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