Paxil cr and Blindness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blindness is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxil cr (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Allegra, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blindness when taking Paxil cr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,008 people who have side effects when taking Paxil cr from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paxil cr?

Paxil cr has active ingredients of paroxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 8,322 Paxil cr users. Check the latest studies of Paxil cr.

What is Blindness?

Blindness is found to be associated with 1,508 drugs and 1,990 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blindness.

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On Aug, 05, 2026

8,008 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxil cr.
Among them, 29 people (0.36%) have Blindness.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Paxil cr when they have Blindness? *

What is the gender of people who have Blindness when taking Paxil cr? *

female: 41.38 %
male: 58.62 %

What is the age of people who have Blindness when taking Paxil cr? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paxil cr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blindness? *

Developmental Delay: 21 people, 72.41%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 21 people, 72.41%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 15 people, 51.72%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 37.93%
Loss Of Consciousness: 11 people, 37.93%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 11 people, 37.93%
Premature Baby: 11 people, 37.93%
Eating Disorder: 10 people, 34.48%
Embolic Stroke (stroke due to obstruction due to an embolus): 10 people, 34.48%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 10 people, 34.48%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Maternal Condition Affecting Foetus (mother condition affecting baby): 2 people, 6.90%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 6.90%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 6.90%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 3.45%
Panic Disorder: 1 person, 3.45%
Pain: 1 person, 3.45%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 3.45%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 3.45%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 3.45%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 1 person, 3.45%

* 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 Paxil cr) and Paxil cr (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

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