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| Uses |
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| | Paxil is used for depression
and/or social anxiety disorders. Your doctor may have prescribed Paxil to treat
other conditions as well. Paroxetine restores the balance of a brain neurotransmitter
called serotonin by inhibiting its reuptake into the nerve cells. |
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| Directions |
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| | 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. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Nausea headache increased
sweating dizziness, lightheadedness changes in sexual function drowsiness nervousness
insomnia. |
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| Precautions |
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| | 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.
St. John’s Wort should be avoided while taking Paxil due to the additive
effects of serotonin. 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. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Talk to your doctor if you
are taking certain antibiotics such as erythromycin, clarithromycin or azithromycin.
Paxil should not be taken with MAO inhibitors. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | 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. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Paxil
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. |
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