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What is Paxil & How Does It Work? Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic, attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and generalized anxiety disorders (GAD). SSRI's work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). Paroxetine may also be used to treat a variety of other conditions as determined by your doctor including, severe premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), sexual problems in men (premature ejaculation), nerve problems associated with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), chronic headaches, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Paxil comes in tablet form and it's chemical name is PAROXETINE (pa-ROX-e-teen). DO NOT SHARE PAXIL with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE PAXIL for other health conditions. KEEP PAXIL out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING PAXIL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out. (top) Before using Paxil Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Paxil. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE PAXIL if you are also taking fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, astemizole, terfenadine, sibutramine, tramadol, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking clozapine, cyproheptadine, lithium, selegiline, or tricyclic antidepressants. Other drugs besides paroxetine which may affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG) include dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, and sparfloxacin among others. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeats. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize the risk of this effect. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Paxil. (top) Paxil Directions Follow the directions for using Paxil provided by your doctor. Paxil may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE PAXIL at room temperature, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE PAXIL even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF PAXIL and you are taking it in the morning, take it during the afternoon if you remember. If you do not remember until the next morning, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. IF YOU MISS A DOSE and you are taking 1 Paxil dose daily at bedtime and do not remember until the next day, skip the missed Paxil dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 Paxil doses at once. (top) Paxil Cautions AT LEAST 1 TO 2 WEEKS, and sometimes up to 4 weeks, may pass before Paxil reaches its full effect. PAXIL IS NOT RECOMMENDED for use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL PATIENTS, including those under 18, consult with their doctor before stopping Paxil. DO NOT SUDDENLY STOP TAKING PAXIL without checking with your doctor. PAXIL MAY CAUSE drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Paxil. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while you are taking Paxil. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Paxil during pregnancy. PAXIL IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Paxil, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. (top) Possible Side Effects of Paxil SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nervousness, trouble sleeping, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, sweating, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle spasms, or changes in sexual function. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. (top) Paxil Drug Interactions Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use a drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. (top) Paxil Overdose If a Paxil overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Paxil overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, and dilated pupils. (top) Additional questions? Your safety is our utmost concern. If you have additional questions about Paxil anti-depressant, we suggest you contact your physician or email us at patient-care@myprivatedrugstore.com. |
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