Paxil CR Tablet, Extended Release 24 Hr Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Problems With Ejaculation
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
  • An Infection
  • Confusion
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Myoclonus, Quick And Involuntary Muscle Jerks

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Backache
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chest Pain
  • Cough
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Gas
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Increased Hunger
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Orgasm Problems
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Taste Impairment
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels
  • Yawning

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Broken Bone
  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
  • A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • 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
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Slowed Heart Rhythm Disorder Called Heart Block
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormal Muscle Movements
  • An Increased Risk Of Bleeding
  • Anemia
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Bleeding
  • Blood Coming From Anus
  • Bundle Branch Block
  • Cerebral Ischemia, A Lack Of Blood Supply To The Brain
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Heart Failure
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Iga Vasculitis
  • Increase In The Number Of Platelets In The Blood
  • Increased Lymphocyte Cells In The Blood
  • Inflammation And Infection Of The Abdomen Lining
  • Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Liver Failure
  • Lockjaw
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Manic Behavior
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
  • Pancreatitis
  • Porphyria
  • Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Supraventricular Premature Beats
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Ventricular Fibrillation, A Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A High Prolactin Level
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
  • Accidental Falls
  • An Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Bulging Of The Eyes
  • Canker Sores
  • Chills
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Diminished Movement
  • Fainting
  • Grinding Of The Teeth
  • Hallucinations
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hyperactive Behavior
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of A Vein
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Loss Of Skin Color
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Lymphedema, Or Swelling Due To Blockage Of Lymph Nodes
  • Memory Loss
  • Neck Pain
  • No Sense Of Smell
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Restless Legs Syndrome, An Extreme Discomfort In The Calf Muscles When Sitting Or Lying Down
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Visible Water Retention

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