| Paxil is an antidepressant derived from the drug group | | | | baby. |
| SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The | | | | * Taking other drugs. Paxil may react negatively with |
| drug works by affecting chemical levels in the brain | | | | other drugs that you are taking. Do not take Paxil if |
| which may become unbalanced. Generically known as | | | | using other drugs like pimozide (Orap), thioridazine |
| paroxetine, this antidepressant is sold as Paxil, Pexeva, | | | | (Mellaril), or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such |
| and Paxil CR. | | | | as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), |
| Paxil treatment for social anxiety disorders and other | | | | rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or |
| anxiety-related conditions like obsessive-compulsive | | | | tranylcypromine (Parnate). |
| disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and | | | | * Liver and kidney diseases. Since taking medications |
| post-traumatic stress disorder has become | | | | can further weaken a diseased liver or kidney, patients |
| increasingly recommended in recent years. The drug is | | | | who are suffering from these conditions may not be |
| may also be used for other conditions as deemed | | | | allowed to use Paxil. |
| appropriate by your doctor. | | | | * Bipolar disorder. People who are suffering from |
| Possible Side Effects of Paxil Treatment | | | | bipolar disorder or manic depression may not be a |
| Since Paxil works by affecting brain chemicals, it also | | | | suitable candidate for Paxil treatment. Since Paxil |
| has psychological and physical side effects. | | | | affects the balance of brain chemicals, it may increase |
| Psychological side effects may include the following: | | | | the frequency and intensity of a person's episodes. |
| * mood swings | | | | It is best to consult a doctor before taking Paxil to |
| * panic attacks | | | | ensure that the drug is safe for you to use. Be upfront |
| * anxiety | | | | about past and existing medical conditions which may |
| * irritability | | | | cause Paxil to work differently on you. |
| * agitation | | | | Tips on Taking Paxil |
| * aggressiveness | | | | Since taking antidepressants can increase your risks |
| * mania | | | | for suicidal thoughts and self-destructive behavior at |
| * restlessness | | | | first, it is important to consult your doctor. Below are |
| * self-destructive thoughts | | | | some tips on taking Paxil: |
| Physical effects of taking Paxil may be caused by | | | | 1. Take Paxil the way it was prescribed by your |
| reactions to its psychological effects or intolerance to | | | | doctor. This means taking no more or no less than the |
| the medicine. Side effects may include the following: | | | | prescribed dosage at the recommended time intervals. |
| * hyperactivity | | | | Taking more or less than the prescribed dosage may |
| * nausea | | | | lessen the efficacy of the drug or induce adverse side |
| * headache | | | | effects. |
| * sleeping problems | | | | 2. Schedule intakes at the same time everyday. Apart |
| Contraindications | | | | from making it easier for you to remember when to |
| While Paxil is a highly effective medication against | | | | take your medication, keeping the same schedule |
| social anxiety, doctors still have reservations when | | | | allows your body to anticipate and adjust to the |
| prescribing it. There are several conditions which may | | | | introduction of Paxil into your system. |
| make a patient ineligible to take Paxil. Some of the | | | | 3. Swallow the pill whole. As a control-release pill, it is |
| drug's contraindications are as follows: | | | | not advisable to crush or break Paxil before taking it. |
| * Pregnancy. Taking Paxil during pregnancy can cause | | | | Doing so may affect the efficacy of the pill. |
| fatal heart defects and lung problems in the newborn | | | | |