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Drug
Uses
Paxil is used for depression and/or social anxiety disorders.
Your doctor may have prescribed Paxil to treat other
conditions as well.
General
Information
St. John’s Wort should be avoided while taking Paxil
due to the additive effects of serotonin.
How
Drug Works
Paroxetine restores the balance of a brain neurotransmitter
called serotonin by inhibiting its reuptake into the
nerve cells.
How
Taken
Paxil should be taken about the same time every day,
morning or evening and can be taken with or without
food. It may up to 4 weeks to reach full effect, but
you may see symptoms of depression improving in one
to two weeks. Make sure that you know how the medicine
affects you before driving or performing other hazardous
tasks.
Possible
Side Effects
nausea headache increased sweating dizziness, lightheadedness
changes in sexual function drowsiness nervousness insomnia
Warnings/Precautions
Starting doses and maximum doses are lower for patients
over the age of 60. Paroxetine is not recommended to
treat depression in children or teenagers. Talk to your
doctor or pharmacist for more information. Do NOT stop
taking this medicine abruptly without talking to your
doctor. It is recommended to avoid alcohol while taking
this medicine.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center.
Drug
Interactions
Talk to your doctor if you are taking certain antibiotics
such as erythromycin, clarithromycin or azithromycin.
This medicine should not be taken with MAO inhibitors.
Missed
Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss the benefits
versus the risks of using this medicine while pregnant.
Because this medicine is excreted in the breast milk,
check with your doctor to discuss the risks to the baby.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
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only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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