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Adverse Effects
Commonly Observed: - The most commonly observed adverse experiences associated with the use of paroxetine and not seen at an equivalent incidence among placebo treated patients were: Nausea, somnolenc
e, sweating, tremor, asthenia, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia and male sexual dysfunction (primarily ejaculatory delay).
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Children¡XPaxil has not be shown to be safe and effective in children or adolescents, 18 years of age or younger. Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of Paxil for the treatment of depr
ssion. This may increase the chance of a child planning to commit suicide or attempting to commit suicide. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking this medication.
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Special warnings about this medication
Paxil should be used cautiously by people with a history of manic disorders and those with high pressure in the eyes (glaucoma).
If you have a history of seizures, make sure your doctor know
s about it. Paxil should be used with caution in this situation. If you develop seizures once therapy has begun, the drug should be discontinued.
If you have a disease or condition that affe
cts your metabolism or blood circulation, make sure your doctor is aware of it. Paxil should be used cautiously in this situation.
Paxil may impair your judgment, thinking, or motor skills.
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
Pregnancy and Lactation: - Although animal studies have not shown any teratogenic or selective embryotoxic effects, the safety of paroxetine in human pregnancy has not been established. Paroxetine sho
uld not be used during pregnancy unless the potential benefit to the patient outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.
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Overdose
Overdose attempts have been reported with paroxetine; up to 850 mg alone and in combination with other agents. In cases where paroxetine was used alone, no deaths have occurred and recovery was medica
lly uneventful.
Symptoms of overdosage with paroxetine include nausea, vomiting, tremor, dilated pupils, dry mouth and irritability. There are no reports of ECG abnormalities, coma or convul
sions following overdosage with paroxetine alone.
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What is this medicine
Paxil is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Paxil controlled-release (P
axil CR) is used to treat depression and panic attacks. Paxil is in a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural
substances in the brain.
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