Paxil

paroxetine

Brand(s):

• Parotin Pexep Pari Xet

Manufacturer:

• Cipla Limited / Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. / Ipca Laboratories / Zydus Cadila Healthcare

Disease(s):

• Depression / Obsessive-compulsive Disorder / Panic Disorder / Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Anxiety

Known as:

• Paxil / Pexeva

Paroxetine Tablets

What is Paroxetine Tablet?

Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

What Should I tell my Healthcare Provider Before Taking this Medicine?

Before taking Paroxetine, inform your healthcare provider about any of the following conditions or factors:

• Bipolar disorder or a family history of bipolar disorder
• Heart disease
• Kidney or liver disease
• Receiving electroconvulsive therapy
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Suicidal thoughts or previous suicide attempts
• Unusual or allergic reactions to Paroxetine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding

How Should I Take this Medicine?

Take Paroxetine by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Take the medication at regular intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid altering the dosage or discontinuing its use without consulting your healthcare provider.

Consult your pediatrician before administering Paroxetine to children.

In case of overdose, seek immediate medical assistance.

Paroxetine is meant for individual use and should not be shared.

What if I Miss a Dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Avoid taking double doses.

What May Interact with this Medicine?

Certain substances and medications can interact with Paroxetine. Tell your healthcare provider about all other medications, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you are using, including:

• Certain diet drugs like dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, and phentermine
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• Medications similar to Paroxetine like Fluoxetine, Sertraline, and Citalopram
• Phenothiazines like Thioridazine
• Pimozide
• Procarbazine
• St. John's Wort
• Tryptophan
• Aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
• Cimetidine
• Digoxin
• Fosa mprenavir
• Linezolid
• Medications for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
• Medications for migraine headaches like Almotriptan, Eletriptan, Frovatriptan, Naratriptan, Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan, and Zolmitriptan
• Medications that treat or prevent blood clots like Warfarin, Enoxaparin, and Dalteparin
• NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, like Ibuprofen or Naproxen
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Procyclidine
• Ritonavir
• Theophylline

This list does not cover all potential interactions. Discuss all medications and substances you use with your healthcare provider to avoid adverse interactions.

What Should I Watch for While Taking this Medicine?

During treatment with Paroxetine, it is important to:

• Attend regular checkups with your healthcare provider to monitor progress and assess response to the medication.
• Inform your healthcare provider about any worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts.
• Report any sudden or severe changes in mood or behavior, such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, restless, overly excited, unable to sleep, or experiencing hallucinations.
• Avoid abruptly discontinuing Paroxetine; gradually reduce the dose under the guidance of your healthcare provider to prevent worsening symptoms.
• Exercise caution when driving, operating machinery, or engaging in activities requiring mental alertness, as Paroxetine may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
• Limit alcohol consumption, as it may affect the effectiveness and safety of Paroxetine.
• Consult your healthcare provider before taking any over-the-counter medications, especially for coughs, colds, or allergies, to avoid potential interactions.
• Address dry mouth by chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and by drinking plenty of water.

What Side Effects May I Notice from this Medicine?

Paroxetine can cause side effects. Inform your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• Black or bloody stools, blood in the urine or vomit
• Fast, irregular heartbeat
• Hallucination, loss of contact with reality
• Painful or prolonged erection (men)
• Seizures
• Suicidal thoughts or other mood changes
• Trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusually weak or tired
• Vomiting

Other side effects that may occur but typically do not require medical attention include:

• Change in appetite, weight
• Change in sex drive or performance
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Difficulty sleeping
• Drowsy
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Tremors

Where Can I Keep my Medicine?

Paroxetine should be stored out of the reach of children.

Store it at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius (59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit).

Keep the container tightly closed and dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.

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