Paxil

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Brand Name: Paxil

Generic Name: Paroxetine

Primary Use: Depression, Anxiety disorders, OCD, Panic disorder, PTSD, Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder

Dosage Forms:
  • Oral tablets of 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 40mg
  • Oral solution of 10mg/5mL
Common Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea/ constipation
  • Gastritis
  • Flatulence
  • Apathy, anhedonia
  • Body itching
  • Increased appetite
  • Severe headaches
  • Fast breathing
  • Taste changes
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Pain around eyes
  • Stuffy nose
  • Insomnia, drowsiness
Rare side effects:
  • Changes in body movements
  • Seizures
  • Inability to move eyes
  • Photophobia
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Dilated pupils
  • Fever
How long should it be taken?

As per doctor’s discretion.

Consequences of long-term use:
  • Voice changes
  • Weight loss
  • Trouble concentration, memory problems
  • Dyspareunia
  • Menses changes
Effectiveness:

According to research, Paxil is effective antidepressant and proven in treatment of general anxiety, panic disorder, Post Traumatic StressDisorder, social phobias, OCD and PMDD.
 
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