Description

Common use

        Paroxetine
belongs to a class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This
medication is used to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. It
is also applied in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety.

Dosage and
direction

        Take Paxil
by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing
or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is
prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It
may need time for the medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning proper
dose for you.

Precautions

        Before
taking Paroxetine tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if
you have other allergies. Inform your doctor or chemist if you have bipolar
confusion, eye, liver or kidney problems. Aged people can be more sensitive to
side effects of the medicine. During the pregnancy this treatment should be
used only when strongly necessary. As this medicament can be absorbed by skin,
women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this
medicine.

Contraindications

        Paxil
should not be used by pregnant/nursing women or children as well as by the
patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Paroxetine.

Possible
side effect

        The most
common side effects are quick and irregular pulse, tremor, anxiety, blurred
vision, vomiting, fever, diarrhoeia, etc. A very serious allergic reaction
rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side
effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In case you notice
the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug
interaction

        Tell your
doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products
you may use before using this medication. Paroxetine can interact with: * MAO
inhibitors: Furazolidone, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Moclobemide
Tranylcypromine, etc. * Antiarrhythmic drugs: Propafenone, Quinidine, etc *
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs): Desvenlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Milnacipram, Venlafaxine. * Antipsychotics (also called neuroleptics):
Fluphenazine, etc. * H2-receptor antagonists: Cimetidine, Ranitidine,
Famotidine, Nizatidine, etc. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more
details.

Missed dose

        If you have
missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near
the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

        If you
think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention
right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea,
irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

        Store your
medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away
from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all
drugs away from reach of children and pets.