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Paxil is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, generalized
anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Paxil is
in a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of
serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain
mental balance.
How should this medicine be used?
Paxil comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by
mouth. It is usually taken once daily in the morning with or
without food. To help you remember to take Paxil, take it
around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your
prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist
to explain any part you do not understand. Take Paxil exactly
as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more
often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication
evenly.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Paxil and gradually
increase your dose, not more than once a week.
It may take up to 4 weeks or longer before you feel the full
benefit of Paxil. Continue to take Paxil even if you feel well.
Do not stop taking Paxil without talking to your doctor.
Suddenly stopping to take Paxil may cause withdrawal symptoms
(dizziness, excitement, anxiety, upset stomach, and sweating).
Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
What special precautions should I
follow?
Before taking Paxil,
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Paxil
or any other medications.
• do not take Paxil if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO)
inhibitors, including phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine
(Parnate), or have stopped taking them within the past two
weeks. Do not take Paxil with thioridazine (Mellaril).
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and
nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements,
and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of
the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as
warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants (mood elevators) such as
amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine
(Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin,
Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl,
Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine
(Surmontil); cimetidine (Tagamet); digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics
('water pills'); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); lithium
(Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for irregular heartbeat such
as encainide, flecainide (Tambocor), propafenone (Rythmol), and
quinidine (Quinidex); medications for seizures such as
phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton) and phenytoin (Dilantin);
procyclidine (Kemadrin); sumatriptan (Imitrex); theopylline
(Theobid, Theo-Dur); and tryptophan. Your doctor may need to
change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully
for side effects.
• tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and
if you have or have ever had bipolar disorder; glaucoma;
seizures; or liver, kidney, or heart disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while
taking Paxil, call your doctor.
• you should know that Paxil may make you drowsy. Do not drive
a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication
affects you.
• ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages
while you are taking Paxil.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication
cause?
Paxil may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• headache
• upset stomach
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• dry mouth
• gas or bloating
• changes in appetite or weight
• drowsiness
• weakness
• excitement
• nervousness
• dizziness
• tremor
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• muscle pain
• pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
• difficulty urinating
• frequent urination
• changes in sex drive or ability
• excessive sweating
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are
uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor
immediately:
• blurred vision
• rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• seizure
• abnormal bleeding or bruising
• seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist
(hallucinating)
• severe skin rash
Paxil may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you
have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
What storage conditions are needed for this
medication?
Keep this medication in the container
it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture
(not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the
proper disposal of your medication.
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