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WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of paroxetine CR or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. Patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber. Paroxetine CR is not approved for use in pediatric patients. [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients taking antidepressants. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Paroxetine CR is not approved for use in pediatric patients. ( 5.1 , 8.4 )
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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRI, SNRI, triptans), but also when taken alone. If occurs, discontinue paroxetine CR and initiate supportive measures. ( 5.2 ) Embryofetal and Neonatal Toxicity : Can cause fetal and neonatal harm. Increased risk of cardiovascular malformations for exposure during the first trimester. Exposure in late pregnancy may lead to an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPNH) of the newborn. ( 5.4 , 8. 1) Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulant drugs may increase risk. ( 5.5 ) Activation of Mania/Hypomania : Screen patients for bipolar disorder. ( 5.6 ) Seizures : Use with caution in patients with seizure disorders. ( 5.8 ) Angle-Closure Glaucoma: Angle-closure glaucoma has occurred in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles. (5.9 ) 5.1 Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults In pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and other antidepressant classes) that included approximately 77,000 adult patients and 4,500 pediatric patients, the incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in antidepressant-treated patients age 24 years and younger was greater than in placebo-treated patients. There was considerable variation in risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among drugs, but there was an increased risk identified in young patients for most drugs studied. There were differences in absolute risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors across the different indications, with the highest incidence in patients with MDD. The drug-placebo differences in the number of cases of suicidal thoughts and behaviors per 1000 patients treated are provided in Table 2. Table 2: Risk Differences of the Number of Patients of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in the Pooled Placebo-Controlled Trials of Antidepressants in Pediatric and Adult Patients Age Range Drug-Placebo Difference in Number of Patients of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors per 1,000 Patients Treated I ncreases Compared to Placebo <18 years old 14 additional cases 18-24 years old 5 additional cases Decreases Compared to Placebo 25-64 years old 1 fewer case ≥65 years old 6 fewer cases It is unknown whether the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults extends to longer-term use, i.e., beyond four months. However, there is substantial evidence from placebo-controlled maintenance trials in adults with MDD that antidepressants delay the recurrence of depression and that depression itself is a risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for any indication for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially during the initial few months of drug therapy, and at times of dosage changes. Counsel family members or caregivers of patients to monitor for changes in behavior and to alert the healthcare provider. Consider changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing paroxetine CR, in patients whose depression is persistently worse, or who are experiencing emergent suicidal thoughts or behaviors. 5.2 Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and SSRIs, including paroxetine CR, can precipitate serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition. The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, amphetamines, and St. John's Wort) and with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin, i.e., MAOIs [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. Serotonin syndrome can also occur when these drugs are used alone. Serotonin syndrome signs and symptoms may include mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, delirium, and coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, dizziness, diaphoresis, flushing, hyperthermia), neuromuscular symptoms (e.g., tremor, rigidity, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, incoordination), seizures, and gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). The concomitant use of paroxetine CR with MAOIs is contraindicated. In addition, do not initiate paroxetine CR in a patient being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue. No reports involved the administration of methylene blue by other routes (such as oral tablets or local tissue injection). If it is necessary to initiate treatment with an MAOI such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue in a patient taking paroxetine CR, discontinue paroxetine CR before initiating treatment with the MAOI [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. Monitor all patients taking paroxetine CR for the emergence of serotonin syndrome. Discontinue treatment with paroxetine CR and any concomitant serotonergic agents immediately if the above symptoms occur, and initiate supportive symptomatic treatment. If concomitant use of paroxetine CR with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. 5.3 Drug Interactions Leading to QT Prolongation The CYP2D6 inhibitory properties of paroxetine can elevate plasma levels of thioridazine and pimozide. Since thioridazine and pimozide given alone produce prolongation of the QTc interval and increase the risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias, the use of paroxetine CR is contraindicated in combination with thioridazine and pimozide [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 5.4 Embryofetal and Neonatal Toxicity Paroxetine CR can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Epidemiological studies have shown that infants exposed to paroxetine in the first trimester of pregnancy have an increased risk of cardiovascular malformations. Exposure to paroxetine in late pregnancy may lead to an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPNH) and/or neonatal complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. If paroxetine CR is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking paroxetine CR, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. 5.5 Increased Risk of Bleeding Drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake inhibition, including paroxetine CR, increase the risk of bleeding events. Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk. Case reports and epidemiological studies (case‑control and cohort design) have demonstrated an association between use of drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and the occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeding. Bleeding events related to drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake have ranged from ecchymoses, hematomas, epistaxis, and petechiae to life-threatening hemorrhages. Inform patients about the increased risk of bleeding associated with the concomitant use of paroxetine CR and antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants. For patients taking warfarin, carefully monitor the international normalized ratio. 5.6 Activation of Mania or Hypomania In patients with bipolar disorder, treating a depressive episode with paroxetine CR or another antidepressant may precipitate a mixed/manic episode. During controlled clinical trials of immediate‑release paroxetine hydrochloride, hypomania or mania occurred in approximately 1% of paroxetine‑treated unipolar patients compared to 1.1% of active‑control and 0.3% of placebo‑treated unipolar patients. Prior to initiating treatment with paroxetine CR, screen patients for any personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania. 5.7 Discontinuation Syndrome Adverse reactions after discontinuation of serotonergic antidepressants, particularly after abrupt discontinuation, include: nausea, sweating, dysphoric mood, irritability, agitation, dizziness, sensory disturbances (e.g., paresthesia, such as electric shock sensations), tremor, anxiety, confusion, headache, lethargy, emotional lability, insomnia, hypomania, tinnitus, and seizures. A gradual reduction in dosage rather than abrupt cessation is recommended whenever possible [See Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 )]. Adverse reactions have been reported upon discontinuation of treatment with paroxetine in pediatric patients. The safety and effectiveness of paroxetine CR in pediatric patients have not been established [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]. 5.8 Seizures Paroxetine CR has not been systematically evaluated in patients with seizure disorders. Patients with history of seizures were excluded from clinical studies. Paroxetine CR should be prescribed with caution in patients with a seizure disorder and should be discontinued in any patient who develops seizures. 5.9 Angle-Closure Glaucoma The pupillary dilation that occurs following use of many antidepressant drugs including paroxetine CR may trigger an angle closure attack in a patient with anatomically narrow angles who does not have a patent iridectomy. Cases of angle-closure glaucoma associated with use of paroxetine hydrochloride tablets have been reported. Avoid use of antidepressants, including paroxetine CR, in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles. 5.10 Hyponatremia Hyponatremia may occur as a result of treatment with SNRIs and SSRIs, including paroxetine CR. Cases with serum sodium lower than 110 mmol/L have been reported. Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia include headache, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, weakness, and unsteadiness, which may lead to falls. Signs and symptoms associated with more severe and/or acute cases have included hallucination, syncope, seizure, coma, respiratory arrest, and death. In many cases, this hyponatremia appears to be the result of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). In patients with symptomatic hyponatremia, discontinue paroxetine CR and institute appropriate medical intervention. Elderly patients, patients taking diuretics, and those who are volume-depleted may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia with SNRIs and SSRIs. [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5 )]. 5.11 Reduction of Efficacy of Tamoxifen Some studies have shown that the efficacy of tamoxifen, as measured by the risk of breast cancer relapse/mortality, may be reduced with concomitant use of paroxetine as a result of paroxetine’s irreversible inhibition of CYP2D6 and lower blood levels of tamoxifen [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )]. One study suggests that the risk may increase with longer duration of coadministration. However, other studies have failed to demonstrate such a risk. When tamoxifen is used for the treatment or prevention of breast cancer, prescribers should consider using an alternative antidepressant with little or no CYP2D6 inhibition. 5.12 Bone Fracture Epidemiological studies on bone fracture risk during exposure to some antidepressants, including SSRIs, have reported an association between antidepressant treatment and fractures. There are multiple possible causes for this observation and it is unknown to what extent fracture risk is directly attributable to SSRI treatment.
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<table><caption/><col width="13%"/><col width="82%"/><tbody><tr><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Lrule Toprule" valign="top"><paragraph><content styleCode="bold">Age Range</content></paragraph></td><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Toprule" valign="top"><paragraph><content styleCode="bold">Drug-Placebo Difference in Number of Patients of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors per 1,000 Patients Treated</content></paragraph></td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="2" styleCode="Rrule Lrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph>I <content styleCode="bold">ncreases Compared to Placebo</content></paragraph></td></tr><tr><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Lrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph><18 years old</paragraph></td><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph>14 additional cases</paragraph></td></tr><tr><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Lrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph>18-24 years old</paragraph></td><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph>5 additional cases</paragraph></td></tr><tr><td align="center" colspan="2" styleCode="Rrule Lrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph><content styleCode="bold">Decreases Compared to Placebo</content></paragraph></td></tr><tr><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Lrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph>25-64 years old</paragraph></td><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph>1 fewer case</paragraph></td></tr><tr><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule Lrule" valign="top"><paragraph>≥65 years old</paragraph></td><td align="center" styleCode="Rrule Botrule" valign="top"><paragraph>6 fewer cases</paragraph></td></tr></tbody></table>
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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are included in more detail in other sections of the prescribing information: Hypersensitivity reactions to paroxetine [see Contraindications ( 4 )] Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Embryofetal and Neonatal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Increased Risk of Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Activation of Mania/Hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Discontinuation Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Angle-closure Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Hyponatremia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Bone Fracture [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and at least twice placebo) in placebo-controlled MDD, PD, SAD, and PMDD clinical trials: abnormal ejaculation, abnormal vision, asthenia, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, female genital disorder, impotence, insomnia, libido decreased, nausea, somnolence, sweating, tremor. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Apotex Corp.at 1-800-706-5575 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Safety data for paroxetine CR is from 11 short-term, placebo‑controlled clinical trials including 3 studies in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) (Studies 1, 2, and 3), 3 studies in patients with panic disorder (PD) (Studies 4, 5, and 6), 1 study in patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD) (Study 7), and 4 studies in female patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) (Studies 8, 9, 10, and 11) [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. These 11 trials included 1627 We acknowledge the Agency’s comment.patients treated with paroxetine CR. Studies 1 and 2 were 12-week studies that enrolled patients 18 to 65 years old who received paroxetine CR at doses ranging from 25 mg to 62.5 mg once daily. Study 3 was a 12-week study in patients 60 to 88 years old who received paroxetine CR at doses ranging from 12.5 mg to 50 mg once daily. Studies 4, 5, and 6 were 10-week studies in patients 19 to 72 years old who received paroxetine CR at doses ranging from 12.5 mg to 75 mg once daily. Study 7 was a 12-week study that enrolled adult patients who received paroxetine CR at doses ranging from 12.5 mg to 37.5 mg once daily. Studies 8, 9, and 10 were 12‑week, placebo‑controlled trials in female patients 18 to 46 years old who received paroxetine CR at doses of 12.5 mg or 25 mg once daily. Study 11 was a 12-week placebo‑controlled trial in patients 18 to 46 years old who received paroxetine CR 2 weeks prior to the onset of menses (luteal phase dosing) at doses of 12.5 mg or 25 mg once daily. Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation in Patients with MDD, PD, SAD, and PMDD In pooled studies in patients with MDD, PD and SAD, the most common adverse reactions leading to study withdrawal were: nausea (up to 4% of patients), asthenia, headache, depression, insomnia, and abnormal liver function tests (each occurring in up to 2% of patients), and dizziness, somnolence, and diarrhea (each occurring in up to 1% of patients). In pooled studies for PMDD, the most common adverse reactions leading to study withdrawal were: nausea (occurring in up to 6% of patients), asthenia (occurring in up to 5% of patients), somnolence (occurring in up to 4% of patients), insomnia (occurring in approximately 2% of patients); and impaired concentration, dry mouth, dizziness, decreased appetite, sweating, tremor, yawn and diarrhea (occurring in less than or equal to 2% of patients). Adverse Reactions in MDD, PD, and SAD Table 3 presents the most common adverse reactions in paroxetine CR-treated patients (incidence ≥5% and greater than placebo within at least 1 of the indications) in controlled trials in patients with MDD, PD, and SAD Table 3. Adverse Reactions (³5% of Patients Treated with Paroxetine CR and Greater than Placebo) in 10 to 12 Week Studies of MDD, PD, and SAD MDD 18 to 65 year olds MDD ≥60 years old Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Body System/ Adverse Reaction Paroxetine CR (N=212) % Placebo (N=211) % Paroxetine CR (N=104) % Placebo (N=109) % Paroxetine CR (N=444) % Placebo (N=445) % Paroxetine CR (N=186) % Placebo (N=184) % Body as a Whole Headache 27 20 17 13 NA NA 23 17 Asthenia 14 9 15 14 15 10 18 7 Abdominal Pain 7 4 - - 6 4 5 4 Back Pain 5 3 - - NA NA 4 1 Digestive System Nausea 22 10 - - 23 17 22 6 Diarrhea 18 7 15 9 12 9 9 8 Dry Mouth 15 8 18 7 13 9 3 2 Constipation 10 4 13 5 9 6 5 2 Flatulence 6 4 - - NA NA NA NA Decreased Appetite 4 2 12 5 8 6 1 <1 Dyspepsia NA NA 13 10 NA NA 2 <1 Musculoskeletal System Myalgia NA NA - - 5 3 NA NA Nervous System Somnolence 22 8 21 12 20 9 9 4 Insomnia 17 9 10 8 20 11 9 4 Dizziness 14 4 9 5 NA NA 7 4 Libido Decreased 7 3 8 <1 9 4 8 1 Nervousness NA NA - - 8 7 NA NA Tremor 7 1 7 0 8 2 4 2 Anxiety NA NA - - 5 4 2 1 Respiratory System Sinusitis NA NA - - 8 5 NA NA Yawn 5 0 - - 3 0 2 0 Skin and Appendages Sweating 6 2 10 <1 7 2 14 3 Special Senses Abnormal Vision a 5 1 - - 3 <1 2 0 Urogenital System Abnormal Ejaculation b,c 26 1 17 3 27 3 15 1 Female Genital Disorder b,d 10 <1 - - 7 1 3 0 Impotence b 5 3 9 3 10 1 9 0 Hyphen = the reaction listed occurred in <5% of patients treated with paroxetine CR NA = the adverse reaction listed did not occur in this group of patients a Mostly blurred vision b Based on the number of males or females c Mostly anorgasmia or delayed ejaculation d Mostly anorgasmia or delayed orgasm Other Adverse Reactions Observed During the Premarketing Evaluation of Paroxetine CR Adverse reactions from studies in MDD (not including Study 3 in elderly patients), PD, and SAD that occurred between 1% and 5% of patients treated with paroxetine CR and at a rate greater than in placebo-treated patients include:, allergic reaction, tachycardia, vasodilatation, hypertension, migraine, vomiting, weight loss, weight gain, hypertonia, paresthesia, agitation, confusion, myoclonus, concentration impaired, depression, rhinitis, cough increased, bronchitis, photosensitivity, eczema, taste perversion, UTI, menstrual disorder, urinary frequency, urination impaired, and vaginitis. Adverse Reactions in Patients with PMDD Table 4 displays adverse reactions that occurred (incidence of 5% or more and greater than placebo within at least 1 of the studies) in patients treated with paroxetine CR in Studies 8, 9, 10, and 11. Table 4. Adverse Reactions (≥5% of Patients Treated with Paroxetine CR and Greater than Placebo) in Pooled Studies PMDD (Studies 8, 9, 11), and in Study 10 a,b,c Body System/ Adverse Reaction % Reporting Adverse Reaction Continuous Dosing Luteal Phase Dosing Paroxetine CR (n = 681) % Placebo (n = 349)% Paroxetine CR (n = 246)% Placebo (n = 120)%% Body as a Whole Asthenia 17 6 15 4 Headache 15 12 NA NA Infection 6 4 NA NA Digestive System Nausea 17 7 18 2 Diarrhea 6 2 6 0 Constipation 5 1 2 <1 Nervous System Libido Decreased 12 5 9 6 Somnolence 9 2 3 <1 Insomnia 8 2 7 3 Dizziness 7 3 6 3 Tremor 4 <1 5 0 Skin and Appendages Sweating 7 <1 6 <1 Urogenital System Female Genital Disorders c 8 1 2 0 NA= the adverse reaction information is not available in this population. a <1% means greater than zero and less than 1%. b The luteal phase and continuous dosing PMDD trials were not designed for making direct comparisons between the 2 dosing regimens. Therefore, a comparison between the 2 dosing regimens of the PMDD trials of incidence rates shown in Table 3 should be avoided. c Mostly anorgasmia or difficulty achieving orgasm. Dose Dependency of Adverse Reactions Comparison of the incidence of adverse reactions (placebo vs. 12.5 mg paroxetine CR vs. 25 mg paroxetine CR) from studies 8, 9, 10 showed the following adverse reactions to be dose-related: Nausea, somnolence, sweating, dry mouth, dizziness, decreased appetite, tremor, impaired concentration, yawn, paresthesia, hyperkinesia, and vaginitis. Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction Although changes in sexual desire, sexual performance, and sexual satisfaction often occur as manifestations of a psychiatric disorder, they may also be a consequence of SSRI treatment. However, reliable estimates of the incidence and severity of untoward experiences involving sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction are difficult to obtain, in part because patients and healthcare providers may be reluctant to discuss them. Accordingly, estimates of the incidence of untoward sexual experience and performance cited in labeling may underestimate their actual incidence. The percentage of patients reporting symptoms of sexual dysfunction in the Studies 1 and 2 (nonelderly patients with MDD), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are presented in Table 5: Table 5. Adverse Reactions Related To Sexual Dysfunction In Patients Treated With Paroxetine CR in Pooled 10-12 Week Studies of MDD, PD, SAD, and PMDD Studies 1 and 2 % Studies 4, 5 and 6 % Study 7 % Studies 8, 9 and 11 (continuous Dosing) % Study 10 (Luteal Phase Dosing) % Paroxetine CR Placebo Paroxetine CR Placebo Paroxetine CR Placebo Paroxetine CR Placebo Paroxetine CR Placebo n (males) 78 78 162 194 88 97 NA NA NA NA Decreased Libido 10 5 9 6 13 1 NA NA NA NA Abnormal ejaculation 26 1 27 3 15 1 NA NA NA NA Impotence 5 3 10 1 9 0 NA NA NA NA n (females) 134 133 282 251 98 87 681 349 246 120 Decreased Libido 4 2 8 2 4 1 12 5 9 6 Orgasmic Disturbance 10 <1 7 1 3 0 8 1 2 0 NA = the adverse reaction listed did not occur in this group of patients. Paroxetine treatment has been associated with several cases of priapism. In those cases with a known outcome, patients recovered without sequelae. Less Common Adverse Reactions The following adverse reactions occurred during the clinical studies of paroxetine CR and are not included elsewhere in the labeling. Reactions are categorized by body system and listed in order of decreasing frequency according to the following definitions: Frequent adverse reactions are those occurring on 1 or more occasions in at least 1/100 patients; infrequent adverse reactions are those occurring in 1/100 to 1/1,000 patients; rare reactions are those occurring in fewer than 1/1,000 patients. Cardiovascular System : Infrequent was postural hypotension. Hemic and Lymphatic System: Rare was thrombocytopenia. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders: Infrequent were generalized edema and hypercholesteremia. Nervous System : Infrequent were convulsion, akathisia, and manic reaction. Psychiatric: Infrequent were hallucinations. Skin and Appendages : Frequent was rash; infrequent was urticaria; rare was angioedema and erythema multiforme. Urogenital System: Infrequent was urinary retention; rare was urinary incontinence. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following reactions have been identified during post approval use of paroxetine. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Acute pancreatitis, elevated liver function tests (the most severe cases were deaths due to liver necrosis, and grossly elevated transaminases associated with severe liver dysfunction), Guillain‑Barré syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, priapism, syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH), prolactinemia and galactorrhea; extrapyramidal symptoms which have included akathisia, bradykinesia, cogwheel rigidity, dystonia, hypertonia, trismus; status epilepticus, acute renal failure, pulmonary hypertension, allergic alveolitis, anaphylaxis, eclampsia, laryngismus, optic neuritis, porphyria, restless legs syndrome (RLS), ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia (including torsade de pointes), hemolytic anemia, events related to impaired hematopoiesis (including aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, bone marrow aplasia, and agranulocytosis), and vasculitic syndromes (such as Henoch‑Schönlein purpura).
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<table frame="box" rules="all"><tbody align="center"><tr><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">MDD</content><content styleCode="bold"> 18 to 65 year olds </content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">MDD</content> <content styleCode="bold">≥60 years old </content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Panic Disorder</content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Social Anxiety Disorder </content></td></tr><tr><td> Body System/ Adverse Reaction </td><td> Paroxetine CR (N=212) %</td><td> Placebo (N=211) %</td><td> Paroxetine CR (N=104) %</td><td> Placebo (N=109) %</td><td> Paroxetine CR (N=444) %</td><td> Placebo (N=445) %</td><td> Paroxetine CR (N=186) %</td><td> Placebo (N=184) %</td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Body as a Whole</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Headache </td><td> 27</td><td> 20</td><td> 17 </td><td> 13 </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> 23 </td><td> 17 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Asthenia </td><td> 14</td><td> 9</td><td> 15 </td><td> 14 </td><td> 15 </td><td> 10 </td><td> 18 </td><td> 7 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Abdominal Pain </td><td> 7</td><td> 4</td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 6 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 4 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Back Pain </td><td> 5</td><td> 3</td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> 4 </td><td> 1 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Digestive System</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Nausea </td><td> 22</td><td> 10</td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 23 </td><td> 17 </td><td> 22 </td><td> 6 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Diarrhea </td><td> 18</td><td> 7</td><td> 15 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 12 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 8 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Dry Mouth </td><td> 15</td><td> 8</td><td> 18 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 13 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 2 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Constipation </td><td> 10</td><td> 4</td><td> 13 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 2 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Flatulence </td><td> 6</td><td> 4</td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Decreased Appetite </td><td> 4</td><td> 2 </td><td> 12 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 1 </td><td> <1 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Dyspepsia </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> 13 </td><td> 10 </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> 2 </td><td> <1 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Musculoskeletal System</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Myalgia </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 5 </td><td> 3 </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Nervous System</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Somnolence </td><td> 22</td><td> 8</td><td> 21 </td><td> 12 </td><td> 20 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 4 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Insomnia </td><td> 17</td><td> 9</td><td> 10 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 20 </td><td> 11 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 4 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Dizziness </td><td> 14</td><td> 4</td><td> 9 </td><td> 5 </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> 7 </td><td> 4 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Libido Decreased </td><td> 7</td><td> 3</td><td> 8 </td><td> <1 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 1 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Nervousness </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 8 </td><td> 7 </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Tremor </td><td> 7</td><td> 1</td><td> 7 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 2 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Anxiety </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 5 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 1 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Respiratory System</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Sinusitis </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 8 </td><td> 5 </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Yawn </td><td> 5</td><td> 0</td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 3 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Skin and Appendages</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Sweating </td><td> 6</td><td> 2</td><td> 10 </td><td> <1 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 14 </td><td> 3 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Special Senses</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> Abnormal Vision <sup>a</sup></td><td> 5</td><td> 1</td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 3 </td><td> <1 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 0 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Urogenital System</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Abnormal Ejaculation <sup>b,c</sup></td><td> 26</td><td> 1</td><td> 17 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 27 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 15 </td><td> 1 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Female Genital Disorder <sup>b,d</sup></td><td> 10</td><td> <1</td><td> - </td><td> - </td><td> 7 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 0 </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Impotence <sup>b</sup></td><td> 5</td><td> 3</td><td> 9 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 10 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 0 </td></tr></tbody></table>
adverse reactions table
<table frame="box" rules="all"><tbody align="center"><tr><td align="left" rowspan="3"><content styleCode="bold"> </content><content styleCode="bold"> </content><content styleCode="bold">Body System/ Adverse Reaction </content></td><td colspan="4"><content styleCode="bold">% Reporting Adverse Reaction</content></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Continuous Dosing</content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Luteal Phase Dosing</content></td></tr><tr><td><content styleCode="bold">Paroxetine CR</content><content styleCode="bold"> (n = 681) % </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content><content styleCode="bold"> (n = 349)% </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Paroxetine CR</content><content styleCode="bold"> (n = 246)% </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content><content styleCode="bold"> (n = 120)%% </content></td></tr><tr align="center"><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Body as a Whole</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Asthenia </td><td> 17</td><td> 6</td><td> 15</td><td> 4</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Headache </td><td> 15</td><td> 12</td><td> NA</td><td> NA</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Infection </td><td> 6</td><td> 4</td><td> NA </td><td> NA</td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Digestive System</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Nausea </td><td> 17</td><td> 7</td><td> 18</td><td> 2</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Diarrhea </td><td> 6</td><td> 2</td><td> 6</td><td> 0</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Constipation </td><td> 5</td><td> 1</td><td> 2</td><td> <1</td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Nervous System</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Libido Decreased </td><td> 12</td><td> 5</td><td> 9</td><td> 6</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Somnolence </td><td> 9</td><td> 2</td><td> 3</td><td> <1</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Insomnia </td><td> 8</td><td> 2</td><td> 7</td><td> 3</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Dizziness </td><td> 7</td><td> 3</td><td> 6</td><td> 3</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Tremor </td><td> 4</td><td> <1</td><td> 5</td><td> 0</td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Skin and Appendages</content></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Sweating </td><td> 7</td><td> <1</td><td> 6</td><td> <1</td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">Urogenital System</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Female Genital Disorders <sup>c</sup></td><td> 8</td><td> 1</td><td> 2</td><td> 0</td></tr></tbody></table>
adverse reactions table
<table frame="box" rules="all"><tbody align="center"><tr><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Studies 1 and 2 %</content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Studies 4, 5 and 6 %</content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Study 7 % </content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Studies 8, 9 and 11 (continuous Dosing) %</content></td><td colspan="2"><content styleCode="bold">Study 10 (Luteal Phase Dosing) %</content></td></tr><tr><td><content styleCode="bold"> </content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Paroxetine CR</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Paroxetine CR</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Paroxetine CR</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Paroxetine CR</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Paroxetine CR</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">Placebo</content></td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">n (males)</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">78</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">78</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">162</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">194</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">88</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">97</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">NA</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">NA</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">NA</content><content styleCode="bold"/></td><td><content styleCode="bold">NA</content><content styleCode="bold"/></td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Decreased Libido </td><td> 10</td><td> 5</td><td> 9</td><td> 6</td><td> 13 </td><td> 1</td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Abnormal ejaculation </td><td> 26</td><td> 1</td><td> 27</td><td> 3</td><td> 15</td><td> 1</td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Impotence </td><td> 5</td><td> 3</td><td> 10</td><td> 1</td><td> 9</td><td> 0</td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td><td> NA </td></tr><tr><td align="left"><content styleCode="bold">n (females)</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">134</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">133</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">282</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">251</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">98</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">87</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">681</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">349</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">246</content></td><td><content styleCode="bold">120</content></td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Decreased Libido </td><td> 4</td><td> 2</td><td> 8</td><td> 2</td><td> 4</td><td> 1</td><td> 12</td><td> 5</td><td> 9 </td><td> 6</td></tr><tr><td align="left"> Orgasmic Disturbance </td><td> 10</td><td> <1 </td><td> 7</td><td> 1 </td><td> 3</td><td> 0 </td><td> 8</td><td> 1 </td><td> 2</td><td> 0 </td></tr></tbody></table>
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