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Paroxetine (Paxil) |
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30 Paroxetine 10mg |
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Females
Males
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60 Paroxetine 10mg |
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90 Paroxetine 10mg |
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30 Paroxetine 20mg |
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60 Paroxetine 20mg |
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90 Paroxetine 20mg |
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30 Paroxetine 30mg |
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60 Paroxetine 30mg |
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90 Paroxetine 30mg |
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30 Paroxetine 40mg |
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60 Paroxetine 40mg |
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90 Paroxetine 40mg |
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The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise
and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Online Paroxetine
(Paxil) Use Indication:
Paroxetine comes as a tablet, suspension, and
controlled-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. Paroxetine
it is usually
taken once daily in the morning and may be taken with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take paroxetine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the suspension well before using.
Swallow the controlled-release tablets whole; do not split, chew, or
crush them.
Continue to take paroxetine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
paroxetine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken
large doses for a long time. Your doctor will probably want to decrease
your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks
before its full effect is felt.
Paroxetine (Paxil) Medication Side Effects:
Side effects from paroxetine are common, and
include:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
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jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
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slow or difficult speech
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shuffling walk
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persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still
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fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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severe skin rash
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yellowing of the skin or eyes
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irregular heartbeat
Precautions on using Paroxetine (Paxil) Medication
Before taking paroxetine,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to paroxetine or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist
what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking or have
taken within the last 2 weeks, especially anticoagulants [warfarin (Coumadin)];
antidepressants; antihistamines; cimetidine (Tagamet); digoxin (Lanoxin);
levodopa (Sinemet, Larodopa); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); MAO
inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate)];
medication for high blood pressure, seizures, Parkinson's disease,
asthma, colds, or allergies; muscle relaxants; phenobarbital;
procyclidine (Kemadrin); sedatives; sleeping pills; sumatriptan
(Imitrex); theophylline (Theo-Dur); thioridazine (Mellaril); thyroid
medications; tranquilizers; tryptophan; and vitamins.
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tell your doctor if you have or
have ever had glaucoma; an enlarged prostate; difficulty urinating;
seizures; an overactive thyroid gland; or liver, kidney, or heart
disease.
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tell your doctor if you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you
become pregnant while taking paroxetine, call your doctor immediately.
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if you are having surgery,
including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
taking paroxetine.
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you should know that this drug
may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you
know how Paroxetine drug affects you.
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remember that alcohol can add
to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
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tell your doctor if you use
tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of
this drug.
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plan to avoid unnecessary or
prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing,
sunglasses, and sunscreen. Paroxetine may make your skin sensitive to
sunlight.
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