What are the uses and side effects of Paxil?
Paxil is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. Doctors prescribe Paxil to treat major depressive disorder. Paxil is the brand name of a generic drug paroxetine. Doctors may prescribe Paxil for other uses, too. In this article, we review the various uses, side effects, warnings, and drug interactions of Paxil.
What’s the maximum amount of Paxil you can take in one day?
Adults will typically start on 20 mg per day and increase this by 10 mg per day at one-week intervals. The recommended continued daily dose is 40 mg. The maximum dose is 60 mg daily.
What happens when Paxil is combined with warfarin?
Similar reactions occur when Paxil is combined with other drugs that increase serotonin in the brain such as tramadol. Paxil may increase the effect of the blood thinner, warfarin, leading to excessive bleeding.
When is the best time to take Paxil?
People can take Paxil to treat PDD. This is a depressive condition linked with the menstrual cycle. People will only take Paxil at certain times in their menstrual cycle, such as the luteal phase. People can use immediate release or controlled release tablets for PDD.
When to take Paxil for social anxiety disorder?
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Administer Paxil CR as a single daily dose in the morning, with or without food. Swallow tablets whole and do not chew or crush. The recommended initial dosage and maximum dosage of Paxil CR in patients with MDD, PD, and SAD are presented in Table 1.
How does Paxil control the release of paroxetine?
Tablets of Paxil CR contain a degradable polymeric matrix designed to control the dissolution rate of paroxetine over a period of approximately 4 to 5 hours. In addition to controlling the rate of drug release in vivo, an enteric coat delays the start of drug release until tablets of Paxil CR have left the stomach.
How often can you take controlled release Paxil?
Controlled release tablets When using controlled release tablets of Paxil, adults may begin on 25 mg once daily, and older adults will start on 12.5 mg once daily. Doctors may increase the dose by 12.5 mg every week, depending on the person’s response to treatment. The maximum daily dose of Paxil CR in adults is 62.5 mg