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

Summary:

Hydrocephalus is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxil cr (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Paxil, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) is found to be associated with 751 drugs and 1,370 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hydrocephalus.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

8,008 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxil cr.
Among them, 22 people (0.27%) have Hydrocephalus.

Among these 22 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Paxil cr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hydrocephalus? *

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 19 people, 86.36%
Developmental Delay: 15 people, 68.18%
Hypoacusis (loss of hearing): 10 people, 45.45%
Retinopathy Of Prematurity (retina damage in premature): 10 people, 45.45%
Persistent Foetal Circulation (baby's blood does not need to pass by the lungs): 10 people, 45.45%
Eating Disorder: 10 people, 45.45%
Premature Baby: 10 people, 45.45%
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (chronic lung disorder in infants - enlargement of an organ or tissue by the proliferation of cells of an abnormal type): 10 people, 45.45%
Adjustment Disorder: 10 people, 45.45%
Dysmorphism (difference of body structure that is suggestive of a congenital disorder): 10 people, 45.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 5 people, 22.73%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 13.64%
Infertility: 3 people, 13.64%
Infection: 3 people, 13.64%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 13.64%

* 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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