Paxil Generic Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Paxil works by restoring the balance of Serotonin in the brain, which helps to improve certain mind problem such as mood change.
Paxil treats depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal tendency and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Before you start taking Paxil, let your Doctor know about your past health history, current health condition, and the prescription medicine as well as over the counter medicines you are taking. After inspecting you personally, your doctor will schedule your dosage frequency.
As all the medicines have, Paxil also have some side effects. General side effects are such as: Skin Rashes, Hives, Difficult Breathing, Swelling of face and lips and tongue, Bruising or Bleeding, Sweating, Fever, Uneven heartbeats, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache, Memory problem, Seizure, Shallow Breathing, Insomnia, and Ringing in the ears.
If you have any new or old worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, feeling impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself, contact your Doctor at once. If you are pregnant and take Paxil, there are chances of heart defects, life threatening lung problems in newborn babies. Do not stop taking Paxil without Doctorâ• • s permission if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
There are certain medicines, which interact with Paxil. Sometimes fatal reaction can occur when these medicines are taken. Do not take Paxil with Pimozide, Thioridazine, or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Rasagiline, Selegiline, or Tranylcypromine. You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you can take Paxil. After you stop taking Paxil, you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAOI.
Never break a controlled-release tablet. Never chew or crush the pills. Swallow the pill whole. It has been manufactured to release the medicine substance slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. Shake the liquid form of Paxil well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose.
Take Paxil as exactly prescribed by your Doctor. Do not take Paxil in a larger amount or longer period than prescribed.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from the medication.
It may take up to 4 weeks of using Paxil before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
For more information, ask your Doctor or Health Professional.