Drug name: Generic Paxil

Active substance: paroxetine

Pharmacological effects:

Indications: Paxil is approved to treat:

• Depression
• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Panic attacks
• Social anxiety disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Warnings and Precautions: Paxil should not be used in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparations.
• Bipolar disorders
• Glaucoma
• Diabetes
• Recent heart attacks
• Severe liver and kidney diseases
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Paxil side effects: Drugs may cause side effects which in specific patients may manifest differently. In the following paragraph we want to underline the most serious and frequent side effect of Paxil that  were identified by the drug manufacturers. The possibility of the adverse effect manifestation depends only on the individual and his specific traits.

• The most common Paxil side effects include: problems with ejaculation, nausea, drowsiness, weakness, dry mouth, constipation, sexual problems, dizziness, diarrhea and tremor, loss of appetite, agitation, nervousness.
• Serious Paxil side effects include: suicidal thoughts, behavior changes, symptoms of serotonin syndrome, chest palpitation, sleeping disturbances, dermatological reactions.

For full information on any risks and adverse effects associated with Paxil, please consult your doctor, read the included leaflet or contact our customer support service.

Interactions: Before using paroxetine please tell your doctor which drugs or supplements you are already taking including those bought without a prescription. Also check if any additional medicines which you will take during the course of Paxil therapy are safe in combination. Especially mention if you are taking the following groups of drugs:

• Ethanol
• NSAID's(including and aspirin)
• ADHD treatment
• Seizures preparations
• Arrhythmia medications
• H2 histamine receptor blockers
• Cardiac glycosides
• Lithium preparations
• MAO inhibitors
• Phenothiazine medications
• Antipsychotics
• Other antidepressants
• COPD treatment
• Triptans
• Aminoacids(triptophan)
• Blood thinners
• Narcotic pain killers
  

Patient's information: Paxil is not to be shared with healthy individuals. It is strictly FORBIDDEN to use the drugs in treatment of any conditions unrelated to their indications. The product as well as utilized vials, syringes, needles if used during the course of treatment should be kept out of reach of children and never reused.