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Special warnings about this medication
Before taking Paxil,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Paxil or any other drugs.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; an enlarged prostate; diffic
ulty urinating; seizures; an overactive thyroid gland; or liver, kidney, or heart disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become preg
nant while taking Paxil, call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Paxil.
you should know that this dr
ug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
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Other Medicines
Geriatrics: - Administration of paroxetine to the elderly is associated with increased plasma levels and prolongation of the elimination half-life relative to younger adults (see Pharmacology, Pharmac
okinetics). Elderly patients should be initiated and maintained at the lowest daily dose of paroxetine which is associated with clinical efficacy.
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Special Wanring
Adverse Events Leading to Discontinuation of Treatment: - 16% (656/4126) of patients who received paroxetine in worldwide clinical trials discontinued treatment due to an adverse experience. The most
common events (reported by at least 1% of subjects) associated with discontinuation included: asthenia, headache, nausea, somnolence, insomnia and abnormal ejaculation. All other events associated wit
h discontinuation occurred at rates of 1% or less.
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Description
Paxil can be prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder, a disease marked by excessive anxiety and worry that persists for at least 6 months and can't be easily controlled. True cases of generalized
anxiety disorder are accompanied by at least three of the following symptoms: restlessness or a keyed-up or on-edge feeling, a tendency to tire easily, difficulty concentrating or spells when the mind
goes blank, irritability, muscle tension, or sleep disturbance.
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Proper Use of This Medicine
Swallow the controlled-release tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
Continue to take Paxil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Paxil without talking to your doctor, especia
lly 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
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Overdosage
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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