Paxil and Foetal hypokinesia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Foetal hypokinesia is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Ritodrine Hydrochloride, and have Personality disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Foetal hypokinesia 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 92,547 Paxil users. Check the latest studies of Paxil.

What is Foetal hypokinesia?

Foetal hypokinesia (decreased bodily movement of foetus) is found to be associated with 58 drugs and 173 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Foetal hypokinesia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

88,676 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxil.
Among them, 20 people (0.02%) have Foetal hypokinesia.

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Paxil when they have Foetal hypokinesia? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Paxil? *

Zyprexa: 8 people, 40.00%
Diazepam: 8 people, 40.00%
Ritodrine Hydrochloride: 8 people, 40.00%
Tylenol: 4 people, 20.00%
Amoxicillin: 3 people, 15.00%
Albuterol: 3 people, 15.00%
Kytril: 2 people, 10.00%
Phenergan: 1 person, 5.00%
Metronidazole: 1 person, 5.00%
Zoloft: 1 person, 5.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Foetal hypokinesia? *

Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 16 people, 80.00%
Premature Baby: 10 people, 50.00%
Placental Insufficiency: 8 people, 40.00%
Neonatal Asphyxia (a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in neonate): 8 people, 40.00%
Somnolence Neonatal (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep, in baby below a month): 8 people, 40.00%
Small For Dates Baby (an unborn baby is growing more slowly and is smaller than most babies are at the same age): 8 people, 40.00%
Foetal Growth Retardation (a baby in the womb fails to grow at the expected rate during the pregnancy): 8 people, 40.00%
Respiratory Depression (respiration has a rate below 12 breaths): 6 people, 30.00%
Apnea (temporary absence or cessation of breathing): 6 people, 30.00%
Skin Discoloration - Bluish (bluish colour of skin): 5 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Personality Disorder: 7 people, 35.00%
Vaginitis Bacterial (inflammation of the vagina caused by bacterial infection): 2 people, 10.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 10.00%
Pain: 2 people, 10.00%
Asthma: 2 people, 10.00%
Panic Disorder: 1 person, 5.00%
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance): 1 person, 5.00%

* 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

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