Does this medication have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with Paxil CR Oral:
Common side effects:
| Dry Mouth | Less Severe |
| Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements | Less Severe |
| Drowsiness | Less Severe |
| Dizzy | Less Severe |
| Chronic Trouble Sleeping | Less Severe |
| Excessive Sweating | Less Severe |
| Involuntary Quivering | Less Severe |
| Loss of Appetite | Less Severe |
| Head Pain | Less Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Diarrhea | Less Severe |
| Difficult or Painful Urination | Less Severe |
| Cannot Empty Bladder | Less Severe |
| Frequent Urination | Less Severe |
| Nervous | Less Severe |
| Feeling Weak | Less Severe |
| Sexual Problems | Less Severe |
| Problem with Ejaculation | Less Severe |
Infrequent side effects:
| Feeling Restless | Severe |
| Myoclonus | Severe |
| Muscle Disease | Severe |
| Problems with Eyesight | Severe |
| Abnormal Heart Rhythm | Severe |
| Widening of Blood Vessels | Severe |
| Sinus Irritation and Congestion | Severe |
| Inflammation or Infection of Vagina | Severe |
| Muscle Weakness | Severe |
| Muscle Pain | Severe |
| Rash | Severe |
| Heart Throbbing or Pounding | Severe |
| Chest Pain | Severe |
| Abnormal Liver Function Tests | Severe |
| Confused | Severe |
| Blurred Vision | Less Severe |
| Inflammation of the Nose | Less Severe |
| Inability to have an Erection | Less Severe |
| Backache | Less Severe |
| Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone | Less Severe |
| Taste Problems | Less Severe |
| Weight Gain | Less Severe |
| Weight Loss | Less Severe |
| Increased Hunger | Less Severe |
| Fast Heartbeat | Less Severe |
| Cough | Less Severe |
| Gas | Less Severe |
| Stomach Cramps | Less Severe |
| Numbness and Tingling | Less Severe |
| Anxious | Less Severe |
| Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse | Less Severe |
Rare side effects:
| Hyperactive Behavior | Severe |
| Extrapyramidal Reaction | Severe |
| Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Severe |
| Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction | Severe |
| High Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods | Severe |
| Hallucination | Severe |
| Diminished or Slow Movement | Severe |
| Voluntary Movement Difficulty | Severe |
| Difficulty Speaking | Severe |
| Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood | Severe |
| Increased Risk of Bleeding | Severe |
| Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity | Severe |
| Mild Degree of Mania | Severe |
| Having Thoughts of Suicide | Severe |
| Nightmares | Less Severe |
| Migraine Headache | Less Severe |
| Orgasm Problems | Less Severe |
| Sun-Sensitive Skin | Less Severe |
| Eczema | Less Severe |
| Cannot Focus Thoughts | Less Severe |
| Loss of Memory | Less Severe |
| Yawning | Less Severe |
| Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva | Less Severe |
