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Paroxetine ( Paxil )Paroxetine ( Paxil ) a phenylpiperidine antidepressants that inhibits the reuptake of Serotonin ( SSRI ) This drug is used in the treatment of OCD ( obsessive-compulsive disorder ) but is also used to relief symptoms of depression, diabetic nerve pain ( neuropathy ), panic attacks / disorder, chronic tension headaches, social phobia, or premature ejaculation. CLASS: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. ( SSRI ) Strengths:
Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined by a physician.
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Take With: With or with out food. Full Benefits In: In four to six weeks. Missed Dose(s): If within one hour take, if over an hour skip and then continue on your normal schedule. If Stop Taking: Do not stop without consulting your physician and never abruptly. Overdose symptoms include: Drowsiness, or vomiting. Warnings The habit-forming potential is none. If stopped abruptly withdrawal syndromes have been reported with his medicine, in the form of confusion, dizziness, sweating or tremors. Do not take this drug if you are pregnant, try some non-drug alternatives. Do not take this drug if planning to become pregnant. Do not take if you are breast-feeding. Do not drink alcohol when taking this drug. Do not give this drug to children under eighteen. If over sixty only use drug in small doses and with close monitoring of it's side effects. Do not use if: You had negative reactions to this drug or any drug in this class in the past. If you have taken any MAO inhibitors in the last 14 days. If you have any type of seizures. ( epilepsy or convulsions ) Inform your Doctor if: You had negative reactions to this drug or any drug in this class in the past. If you have taken any MAO inhibitors in the last 14 days. If you have a history of liver or kidney problems. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription drug. If you plan to be under anesthesia or having any surgery in the next few months, also if you will be under-going any medical tests. Paroxetine ( Symptoms or Effects ) Common: Blurred vision, chills, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, sedation, skin rash, sweating, taste disorders, tingling in hands, upset stomach, or weakness. Rare: Abnormal movements of mouth / face, abnormal sensation of motion, hypomania, liver toxicity, seizures, or weight loss / gain. See physician always: Blurred vision, dizziness, hypomania, headache, palpitations, skin rash, sweating, taste disorders, tingling in hands, or weakness. See physician if severe: Constipation, chills, diarrhea, insomnia, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, sedation, upset stomach, or weight loss / gain. See physician NOW: Liver toxicity or skin rash. Stop taking and see physician NOW: Seizures. |
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