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What is Paxil used for?
Special warnings about Paxil?
What are some possible side effects?
What is Paxil used for?
Paxil to treart the following conditions:
- Depression
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
With continued treatment, Paxil can help restore the balance of serotonin (a naturally occurring brain chemical) -- which helps reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Special Warnings with Paxil:
Don't stop taking Paxil before talking to your doctor since symptoms may result from stopping the medication or from your original condition. Some patients experience the following symptoms on stopping Paxil (mainly when abrupt): dizziness, sensory disturbances (including electric shock sensations), abnormal dreams, agitation, anxiety, nausea and sweating.
Any drug which affects the central nervous system can cause drowsiness.. This drug has rarely been associated with this effect but caution is warranted while driving or operating machinery. Also avoid drinking alcohol.
What are some possible side effects of Paxil?
- Nausea, which may be lessened by taking it with food.
- Injury
- Infection,
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Decreased appetite
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Yawning
- Sweating,
- Abnormal vision,
- and sexual side effects.
For more detailed information about Paxil, ask your health care provider.
Common misspelling of Paxil - packsel, paxal, packsal, paxale |
