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Symptoms of overdose may include:
No specific antidote is known. Treatment should consist of those general measures employed in the management of overdose with any antidepressant.
The stomach should be emptied either by the
induction of emesis, lavage or both. Following evacuation, 20 to 30 g of activated charcoal may be administered every 4 to 6 hours during the first 24 hours after ingestion. Supportive care with frequ
ent monitoring of vital signs and careful observation is indicated.
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How to Use
You may have to take Paxil for several weeks before you begin to feel better. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits during this time. Also, if you are taking Paxil for depression, y
ou will probably need to continue taking it for at least 6 months to help prevent the depression from returning.
If you are taking the oral suspension form of Paxil, shake the bottle well bef
ore measuring each dose. Use a small measuring cup or a measuring spoon to measure each dose. The teaspoons and tablespoons that are used for serving and eating food do not measure exact amounts.
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What side effects can this medication cause?
More common side effects may include:
- Abnormal ejaculation, abnormal orgasm, constipation, decreased appetite, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, gas, impotence, m
ale and female genital disorders, nausea, nervousness, sleeplessness, sweating, tremor, weakness, vertigo
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Adverse Effects
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Agitation; chest congestion; chest pain; chills; cold sweats; confusion; difficulty breathing;
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; muscle pain or weakness; skin rash
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Before Using This Medicine
Children¡XPaxil has not be shown to be safe and effective in children or adolescents, 18 years of age or younger. Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of Paxil for the treatment of depr
ssion. This may increase the chance of a child planning to commit suicide or attempting to commit suicide. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking this medication.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Paxil can be used in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia), a condition marked by shyness or stage fright so intense that it interferes with an individual's work and s
ocial life.
Paxil is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disease marked by unwanted, but stubbornly persistent thoughts, or unreasonable rituals you feel compelled to r
epeat.
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