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Paxil - Paroxitine is an agent in a newer class
of antidepressant medication known as selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Depression and anxiety disorders
might be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. One
of these chemicals is serotonin, which helps send electrical
signals from one nerve cell to another. In the process,
serotonin is released from one nerve cell (the sender) and
travels to the next (the receiver), where it is either absorbed
or returns back to the original sender cell.
How Taken
Paxil - Paroxitine comes as a tablet to take it
orally. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken
with or without food. Do not take more or less of it or
take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue
to take Paxil - Paroxitine even if you feel well.
Do not stop taking Paxil - Paroxitine without talking
to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses
for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease
your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for
a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Paxil - Paroxitine, tell your doctor
if you have liver disease, kidney disease, seizures or epilepsy,
or a manic disorder or suicidal thoughts. You may not be
able to take Paxil - Paroxitine, or you may need
a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment
if you have any of the conditions listed above. Paxil
- Paroxitine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means
that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn
baby. Do not take Paxil - Paroxitine without first
talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become
pregnant during treatment. Paxil - Paroxitine passes
into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take
Paxil - Paroxitine without first talking to your
doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take
a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects,
stop taking Paxil - Paroxitine and contact your doctor
immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling
of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an irregular heartbeat
or pulse; low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); high
blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); unusual
bleeding or bruising; or fever or chills. Less serious side
effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Paxil
- Paroxitine and talk to your doctor if you experience headache;
tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth,
or changes in appetite or weight; sleepiness or insomnia;
or decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having
an orgasm. Side effects other than those listed here may
also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a Paxil - Paroxitine overdose include
nausea, vomiting, tremor, seizures, agitation, drowsiness,
hyperactivity, and enlarged pupils.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers all
uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse
effects of your medication. This is only general information,
and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not
be construed as containing specific instructions for any
particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the
accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any
consequences arising from the use of this information, including
damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Paxil - Paroxitine may
cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness
or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously.
Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness while taking
Paxil - Paroxitine.
Precautions
1 Tell the doctor if you have any allergies especially
to medical stuff.
2 Inform the doctor about the medicine you are taking at
the moment, planning to take or have been taking recently.
Be sure you mentioned:
Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors (the interval between the uses
of these two should be at least 2 weeks)
Medicines for convulsions
Medicines for migraine
Anticoagulants
Medications for irregular heartbeat
Antidepressants
Medicines for mental illness
Antihistamines
Medicines for nausea
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
Diuretics
Other medicines belonging to the group SSRI
Ant vitamins and supplements
3 Paxil is not proved to be safe and effective enough for
children.
4 Do not exceed the dose prescribed by the doctor.
5 Go on taking the medicine even if you feel better until
the doctor tells you so.
6 Do not discontinue treatment suddenly, consult with your
doctor first as he/she may advise you to do it gradually.
7 It may take some time before the medicine will start working.
8 Inform your doctor if you or any member of your family
has any specific health conditions such as:
Kidney/brain/liver/heart problems
Convulsions/epilepsy
Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Mania
Glaucoma
9 If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby,
tell the doctor.
10 Tell the doctor if you are still under 18 y.o.
11 Paxil gets into milk that’s why it can not be used
during lactation period.
12 Avoid taking alcohol drinks during the treatment.
13 Do not perform any dangerous tasks before you find out
how your body reacts to the medicine.
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