Paroxetine HCl Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • abnormal sexual function
  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • problems with ejaculation
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • the inability to have an erection
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • excessive sweating
  • muscle tremors
  • decreased appetite
  • headache
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • difficult or painful urination
  • an inability to completely empty the bladder
  • nervousness
  • generalized weakness
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • an infection
  • confusion
  • myoclonus, quick and involuntary muscle jerks
  • a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy
  • high blood pressure
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • mood changes
  • aggressive behavior
  • blurred vision
  • a stuffy and runny nose
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • indigestion
  • urinary tract infection
  • itching
  • joint pain
  • backache
  • an abnormal increase in muscle tone
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • low energy
  • taste impairment
  • weight gain
  • weight loss
  • increased hunger
  • yawning
  • cough
  • vomiting
  • gas
  • an increased need to urinate often
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • low energy and weakness
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
  • intense abdominal pain
  • orgasm problems
  • anxious feelings
  • fast heartbeat
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
  • low amount of sodium in the blood
  • porphyria
  • a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
  • a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
  • decreased function of bone marrow
  • low blood counts due to bone marrow failure
  • anemia
  • an increased risk of bleeding
  • decreased blood platelets
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • high levels of white blood cells
  • increased lymphocyte cells in the blood
  • increase in the number of platelets in the blood
  • manic behavior
  • a form of mania that has a lower severity of symptoms
  • suicidal thoughts
  • extrapyramidal disease, a type of movement disorder
  • neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion
  • serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels
  • Guillain-Barre syndrome
  • sudden blindness and pain upon moving the eye
  • a heart attack
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart
  • a clot in the lung
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • bundle branch block
  • a type of slowed heart rhythm disorder called heart block
  • rapid ventricular heartbeat
  • torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • atrial fibrillation
  • ventricular fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder
  • slow heartbeat
  • heart failure
  • a stroke
  • cerebral ischemia, a lack of blood supply to the brain
  • inflammation of the blood vessels
  • bleeding
  • inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction
  • inflammation of the large intestine
  • inflammation and infection of the abdomen lining
  • blood coming from anus
  • liver failure
  • damage to the liver and inflammation
  • priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • seizures
  • lockjaw
  • a feeling of restlessness with inability to sit still
  • a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a broken bone
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • secondary angle-closure glaucoma, a type of eye disorder
  • supraventricular premature beats
  • pancreatitis
  • abnormal muscle movements
  • IgA vasculitis
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • an infection due to the fungus Candida
  • a high prolactin level
  • high cholesterol
  • grinding of the teeth
  • a migraine headache
  • dilated pupils
  • ringing in the ears
  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • low blood pressure
  • canker sores
  • a painful, red or swollen tongue
  • breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing
  • inflammation or infection of the vagina
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema
  • neck pain
  • memory loss
  • fainting
  • chills
  • abnormal manner of walking
  • visible water retention
  • loss of skin color
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • difficulty swallowing
  • inflammation of a vein
  • restless legs syndrome, an extreme discomfort in the calf muscles when sitting or lying down
  • poisoning caused by anticholinergic medication
  • bulging of the eyes
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