Paxil and Visual field defect - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Visual field defect is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Xanax, and have Panic disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Visual field defect 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 Visual field defect?

Visual field defect is found to be associated with 766 drugs and 1,038 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Visual field defect.

On Aug, 12, 2026

88,676 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxil.
Among them, 63 people (0.07%) have Visual field defect.

Among these 63 people:

How long have people been on Paxil when they have Visual field defect? *

What is the gender of people who have Visual field defect when taking Paxil? *

female: 62.71 %
male: 37.29 %

What is the age of people who have Visual field defect when taking Paxil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paxil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Visual field defect? *

Vision Blurred: 14 people, 22.22%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 13 people, 20.63%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 19.05%
Drowsiness: 11 people, 17.46%
Erection Problems: 11 people, 17.46%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 17.46%
Memory Loss: 10 people, 15.87%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 8 people, 12.70%
Feeling Abnormal: 8 people, 12.70%
Weight Increased: 7 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Panic Disorder: 4 people, 6.35%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 3 people, 4.76%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 3.17%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 3.17%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 3.17%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 3.17%
Pain: 2 people, 3.17%
Dizziness: 1 person, 1.59%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 1.59%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 1.59%

* 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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