Paxil cr vs. Diazepam: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Paxil cr and Diazepam. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 304,547 people who take Paxil cr and Diazepam, 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 Diazepam?
Diazepam has active ingredients of diazepam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 108,384 Diazepam users. Check the latest studies of Diazepam.
304,547 people who take Paxil cr and Diazepam are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Diazepam (diazepam)
- Paxil Cr (paroxetine hydrochloride)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Paxil Cr:
- not at all: 4.47 %
- somewhat: 19.86 %
- moderate: 33.35 %
- high: 30.91 %
- very high: 11.41 %
Diazepam:
- not at all: 3.35 %
- somewhat: 20.72 %
- moderate: 36.04 %
- high: 24.64 %
- very high: 15.25 %
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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.
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 .
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on paroxetine hydrochloride and diazepam (the active ingredients of Paxil cr and Diazepam, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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