Paxil cr and Skin blushing/flushing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin blushing/flushing is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxil cr (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lexapro, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin blushing/flushing 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 Skin blushing/flushing?

Skin blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck) is found to be associated with 2,017 drugs and 2,930 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin blushing/flushing.

On Jul, 17, 2026

8,008 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxil cr.
Among them, 38 people (0.47%) have Skin blushing/flushing.

Could Paxil cr cause Skin blushing/flushing?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Paxil cr when they have Skin blushing/flushing? *

What is the gender of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Paxil cr? *

female: 68.42 %
male: 31.58 %

What is the age of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Paxil cr? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paxil cr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin blushing/flushing? *

Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 15 people, 39.47%
Dizziness: 9 people, 23.68%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 8 people, 21.05%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 21.05%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 21.05%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 18.42%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 15.79%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 6 people, 15.79%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 6 people, 15.79%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 13.16%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 10.53%
Hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium): 3 people, 7.89%
Blood Phosphorus Abnormal: 3 people, 7.89%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 7.89%
Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 3 people, 7.89%
Panic Disorder: 3 people, 7.89%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 7.89%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 2 people, 5.26%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 1 person, 2.63%

* 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).

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