Paroxetine is a medication that is used to treat depression and several other conditions.

Paroxetine Description
Paroxetine is a medication that is used to treat depression and several other conditions.

How to Use Paroxetine
Take this medicine as directed. It can be taken with or without food. It may up to 4 weeks to reach full effect, but you may see symptoms of depression improving in one to two weeks. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting with your doctor.

Paroxetine Side Effects
Some common side effects reported with Paroxetine medicine are Nausea, somnolence, sweating, tremor, insomnia, asthenia, dry mouth, dizziness, male sexual dysfunction, constipation, diarrhea, decreased appetit.

Paroxetine Interaction
Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.Some of the drugs that can interact with paroxetine include ibuprofen, lithium, and aspirin.

Paroxetine Overdose
In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911.

Paroxetine Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.Consult your doctor for more details.

Paroxetine Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Paroxetine Uses
Paroxetine is used in treating depression. Paroxetine works by increasing the levels of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) to normal. Aropax (Paroxetine, Paxil) is used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It is also often prescribed for panic disorder and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).

Paroxetine Other Uses
Consult your doctor for more details about its other uses.

Paroxetine Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Paroxetine Precaution
Paroxetine should not be used for people with an allergy or hypersensitivity to this drug or any SSRI.Paroxetine does not usually cause sedation, but patients should not drive or operate heavy machinery until it is known that Paroxetine does not affect the ability to safely engage in these activities.The safety and effectiveness of Paroxetine in children under 18 years old have not been established.Paroxetine is not addictive. Suddenly discontinuing Paroxetine may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as confusion, dizziness, sweating, or tremors. Dosage should be gradually tapered when Paroxetine is discontinued. One study showed no adverse effects due to Paroxetineduring pregnancy, but further study is required and pregnant women are not advised to take Paroxetine. Paroxetine passes into human breast milk, and nursing mothers should not take Paroxetine.