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Paxil®
(Paroxetine HCL)
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Paxil manufactured by: GLAXOSMITHKLINE |
| Generic
Paroxetine HCL manufactured by: RATIOPHARM |
Antidepressant--Antiobsessional--Antipanic--Anxiolytic
Agent--Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)--Post-traumatic
Stress Disorder Therapy
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Paxil Common Use: Paxil is
used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive
disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
and generalized anxiety disorders (GAD).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is
intended to heighten awareness of health information
and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information
is not a substitute for individual medical attention
and should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
See your health care professional for medical advice
and treatment.
What
you should know about Paxil:
- Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) belongs to the
family of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors.
- Paxil has been prescribed to you by your doctor
to relieve your symptoms of depression, obsessions
and compulsions, panic disorder, social phobia (social
anxiety disorder), generalized anxiety disorder or
post-traumatic stress disorder.
What you should tell your
doctor before taking Paxil:
- all your medical conditions, including a history
of seizures, liver or kidney disease, heart problems
or history of any abnormal bleeding;
- any medications (prescription or nonprescription)
which you are taking, especially monoamine oxidase
inhibitor antidepressants (e.g., phenelzine sulphate,
moclobemide) or any other antidepressants, thioridazine,
drugs used to prevent fits (anticonvulsants), drugs
for Parkinson's disease, or drugs containing tryptophan;
- any natural or herbal products you are taking (e.g.,
St. John's Wort);
- if you are pregnant or thinking about becoming
pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding;
- your habits of alcohol consumption.
How
to take Paxil:
- It is very important that you take Paxil exactly
as your doctor has instructed. Generally most people
take between 20 to 40 mg of Paxil per day for depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social
phobia (social anxiety disorder), generalized anxiety
disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, although
your doctor may start you at 10 mg/day for panic disorder.
Your doctor may increase the dose.
- Never increase the amount of Paxil you are taking
unless your doctor tells you to.
- You should continue to take your medicine even
if you do not feel better, as it may take a number
of weeks for your medicine to work.
- Take your tablets in the morning, preferably with
food. You should swallow the tablets whole with water.
Do not chew them.
- You should avoid taking St. John's Wort if you
are taking Paxil.
- Keep taking your tablets until the doctor tells
you to stop. The doctor may tell you to continue to
take your medicine for several months. Continue to
follow the doctor's instructions.
- If you forget to take your tablet in the morning,
take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose
at the normal time the next morning, then carry on
as before.
Remember: This medicine has been prescribed only
for you. Do not give it to anybody else.
When not to use Paxil:
Do not use Paxil if you are allergic to it or any of
the components of its formulation (see list of components
at the end of this section). Stop taking the drug and
contact your doctor immediately if you experience an
allergic reaction or any severe or unusual side effects.
Paxil
Side Effects / Precautions:
- You may experience some side effects such as nausea,
dry mouth, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, sweating,
nervousness, sleep disturbances and sexual problems.
Other effects may include loss of appetite, constipation,
and diarrhea. Consult your doctor if you experience
these or other side effects, as the dose may have
to be adjusted.
- Paxil does not usually affect people's normal activities.
However, some people feel sleepy while taking it,
in which case they should not drive or operate machinery.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks while taking Paxil.
- Contact your physician before stopping or reducing
your dosage of Paxil. Symptoms such as dizziness,
lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, agitation/restlessness,
anxiety, sweating, headache, sleep disturbance, electric
shock sensations and other symptoms have been reported
after stopping or reducing the dosage of Paxil. Such
symptoms may also occur if a dose is missed. These
symptoms usually disappear without needing treatment.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have these or
any other symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dosage
of Paxil to alleviate the symptoms.
What to do in case of overdose:
- If you have taken a large number of tablets all
at once, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital
emergency department immediately, even though you
may not feel sick. Show the doctor your pack of tablets.
How to store Paxil:
- Store at room temperature (15 to 30°C) in a
dry place.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
What does Paxil contain: Paxil
is available as 10 mg (yellow tablets), 20 mg (pink
tablets) and 30 mg (blue tablets). Paroxetine is the
active ingredient. Nonmedicinal ingredients include:
dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate USP, hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene
glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate NF,
titanium dioxide, D&C Red No. 30 aluminum lake,
D&C Yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue No.
2 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 aluminum lake.
They do not contain sucrose, tartrazine or any other
azo dyes.
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