Common Paroxetine Controlled Release Side Effects
Paroxetine controlled release has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occurred in a group of people taking the drug were documented and then compared to the side effects that occurred in another group of people taking a placebo (a "sugar pill" that does not contain any active ingredients). As a result, it was possible to see what side effects occurred, how often they appeared, and how they compared to the group not taking the medicine.
- Headaches -- in up to 27 percent of people
- Ejaculation problems -- up to 27 percent of people (see Paxil CR Sexual Side Effects)
- Nausea -- up to 23 percent of people
- Drowsiness -- up to 22 percent of people
- Insomnia -- up to 20 percent of people (see Paxil CR and Insomnia)
- Weakness -- up to 18 percent of people
- Diarrhea -- up to 18 percent of people
- Dry mouth -- up to 18 percent of people (see Paxil CR and Dry Mouth)
- Dizziness -- up to 14 percent of people
- Increased sweating -- up to 14 percent of people
- Constipation -- up to 13 percent of people
- Indigestion -- up to 13 percent of people
- A decreased sex drive (libido) -- up to 13 percent of people (see Paxil CR Sexual Side Effects)
- A loss of appetite -- up to 12 percent of people
- Female orgasm problems -- up to 10 percent of people
- Impotence (erectile dysfunction or ED) -- up to 10 percent of people.
Other common side effects (occurring in 5 percent to 9 percent of people) included:
- Infections
- Injuries (trauma)
- Gas
- Shakiness (tremors)
- Nervousness
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Back pain
- Muscle pain
- Anxiety
- Yawning
- Vision changes.
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