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

Summary:

Nodule is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Zometa, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

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

Nodule (a growth of abnormal tissue) is found to be associated with 1,004 drugs and 882 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nodule.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

88,676 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxil.
Among them, 73 people (0.08%) have Nodule.

Among these 73 people:

How long have people been on Paxil when they have Nodule? *

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

female: 75.34 %
male: 24.66 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Paxil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nodule? *

Pain In Extremity: 33 people, 45.21%
High Blood Pressure: 30 people, 41.10%
Weakness: 25 people, 34.25%
Back Pain: 25 people, 34.25%
Chest Pain: 25 people, 34.25%
Rashes (redness): 25 people, 34.25%
Joint Pain: 23 people, 31.51%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 30.14%
Pain: 22 people, 30.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 28.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 13 people, 17.81%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 8 people, 10.96%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 8.22%
Pain: 5 people, 6.85%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 5.48%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 5.48%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 3 people, 4.11%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 4.11%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 3 people, 4.11%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 3 people, 4.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Nodule:

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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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