Paxil and Empyema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Empyema is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Prednisone, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Empyema when taking Paxil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 88,676 people who have side effects when taking Paxil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paxil?

Paxil has active ingredients of paroxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 92,546 Paxil users. Check the latest studies of Paxil.

What is Empyema?

Empyema (collection of pus in a cavity in the body) is found to be associated with 361 drugs and 512 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Empyema.

On Jul, 09, 2026

88,676 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxil.
Among them, 28 people (0.03%) have Empyema.

Among these 28 people:

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

female: 10.71 %
male: 89.29 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Paxil? *

Prednisone: 17 people, 60.71%
Dilaudid: 16 people, 57.14%
Acetaminophen And Hydrocodone Bitartrate: 14 people, 50.00%
Valium: 14 people, 50.00%
Flagyl: 13 people, 46.43%
Zometa: 12 people, 42.86%
Pulmicort: 12 people, 42.86%
Nexium: 12 people, 42.86%
Lyrica: 12 people, 42.86%
Lorazepam: 12 people, 42.86%

What are other side effects people have besides Empyema? *

Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 15 people, 53.57%
Pneumonia: 14 people, 50.00%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 14 people, 50.00%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 14 people, 50.00%
Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 14 people, 50.00%
Pain: 13 people, 46.43%
Back Pain: 13 people, 46.43%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 46.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 46.43%
Bone Erosion: 12 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Oral Pain: 12 people, 42.86%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 12 people, 42.86%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 42.86%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 12 people, 42.86%
Hepatitis C: 8 people, 28.57%
Cough: 7 people, 25.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 7.14%
Cancer Pain: 1 person, 3.57%

* 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) and Paxil (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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