Paxil and Cystic acne for Women aged 60+ (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)

Summary:

Cystic acne is found for women aged 60+ who take Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride). This study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,031 women aged 60+ from the FDA, and is updated regularly. The information that eHealthMe analyzes includes:

Time on Paxil when people have Cystic acne
Top conditions
Top co-used drugs
Top other side effects

On Mar, 17, 2026

12,031 women aged 60+ reported to have side effects when taking Paxil.
Among them, 14 people (0.12%) have Cystic acne

What is Paxil?

Paxil has active ingredients of paroxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 92,545 Paxil users. Check the latest studies of Paxil.

What is Cystic acne?

Cystic acne (skin sac with seborrhoea (scaly red skin)) is found to be associated with 2,574 drugs and 2,403 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cystic acne.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could Paxil cause Cystic acne in women aged 60+?

Severity of Cystic acne

n/a

How people recovered from Cystic acne

n/a

Top conditions involved for these people *:

You may use this to check any potential undetected conditions.

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 14.29%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 14.29%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 14.29%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 1 person, 7.14%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 7.14%
Back Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Bladder Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 7.14%

Top co-used drugs for these people *:

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Top other side effects for these people *:

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Pain: 5 people, 35.71%
Dry Skin: 5 people, 35.71%
Indigestion: 4 people, 28.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 28.57%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 4 people, 28.57%
Constipation: 3 people, 21.43%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 21.43%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 21.43%
Cough: 3 people, 21.43%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 3 people, 21.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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.

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 .

Related studies:

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on (applicable) gender, age, 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.

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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