Paxil cr vs. Topamax: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Paxil cr and Topamax. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 260,416 people who take Paxil cr and Topamax, 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 Topamax?
Topamax has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 58,954 Topamax users. Check the latest studies of Topamax.
260,416 people who take Paxil cr and Topamax are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Paxil Cr (paroxetine hydrochloride)
- Topamax (topiramate)
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: 4.49 %
- somewhat: 19.89 %
- moderate: 33.32 %
- high: 30.97 %
- very high: 11.33 %
Topamax:
- not at all: 4.35 %
- somewhat: 20.93 %
- moderate: 32.19 %
- high: 29.04 %
- very high: 13.5 %
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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 .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
- 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 .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
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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 topiramate (the active ingredients of Paxil cr and Topamax, 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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