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Adverse Effects
Commonly Observed: - The most commonly observed adverse experiences associated with the use of paroxetine and not seen at an equivalent incidence among placebo treated patients were: Nausea, somnolenc
e, sweating, tremor, asthenia, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia and male sexual dysfunction (primarily ejaculatory delay).
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What special precautions should I follow?
Pregnancy¡XPaxil has not been well studied in pregnant women. Paxil should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the baby. Before taking this medicine,
make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
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What side effects can this medication cause?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
- slow or difficult speech
- shuffling walk
- persistent fin
e tremor or inability to sit still
- fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- severe skin rash
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
-
irregular heartbeat
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Overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
The symptoms of Paxil overdose may include:
- Coma, dizzine
ss, drowsiness, facial flushing, nausea, sweating, tremor, vomiting
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How to Use
Paxil comes as a tablet, suspension, and controlled-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once daily in the morning and may be taken with or without food. Follow the direc
tions 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 suspension well before using.
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What special precautions should I follow?
Do not suddenly stop taking your Paxil. If you have been instructed to stop taking Paxil, ask you healthcare professional how to slowly decrease the dose. This is to decrease the chance of having disc
ontinuation symptoms such as agitation, breathing problems, chest pain, confusion, diarrhea, dizziness or light-headedness, fast heartbeat, headache, increased sweating, muscle pain, nausea, restlessn
ess, runny nose, trouble in sleeping, trembling or shaking, unusual tiredness or weakness, vision changes, or vomiting.
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