Paxil Uses? Paxil is most commonly used to treat depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety
disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Paxil may also be used for purposes other
than those listed here. Paxil Directions? Take Paxil exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each dose
with water. Swallow the controlled-release tablets (Paxil CR) whole,
without crushing or chewing. They are specially formulated to
release the medication slowly in the body. Paxil may be taken with
or without food. Try to take Paxil at the same time each day. Do not
stop taking Paxil without first talking to your doctor. It may take
4 weeks or more for you to start feeling better and unpleasant side
effects may be experienced if you stop taking Paxil suddenly. Paxil Side Effects? Stop taking Paxil and contact your doctor immediately or seek
emergency medical treatment if you experience any of the
following:an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the
throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); an
irregular heartbeat or pulse;low blood pressure (dizziness,
weakness); high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision);
unusual bleeding or bruising; or fever or chills. Less serious side
effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Paxil and talk
to your doctor if you experience headache; tremor, nervousness, or
anxiety; nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or
weight. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that
is especially bothersome. Paxil Warnings? You may not be able to take Paxil, or you may need a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of
the conditions listed above. Paxil is in the FDA pregnancy category
C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an
unborn baby. Do not take Paxil without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Paxil
passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take
Paxil without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby. Paxil Drug Interactions? Do not take Paxil if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or
tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and
sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have
been used together. Also, do not take Paxil if you are taking
thioridazine (Mellaril). Dangerous, even fatal irregular heartbeats
may occur if these medicines are taken together. You must wait 5
weeks after stopping Paxil before taking thioridazine (Mellaril).
Before taking Paxil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease,
kidney disease, seizures or epilepsy, or a manic disorder or
suicidal thoughts. Do not take Paxil without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant, could become pregnant during treatment
or breast-feeding a baby. Paxil Missed Dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed
dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of
this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Paxil Storage? Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Anything Else I Should Know About Paxil? Paxil is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors. Paxil affects chemicals in the brain that may become
unbalanced and cause depression, panic or anxiety, or obsessive or
compulsive symptoms. Paxil is used to treat depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety
disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), posttraumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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