What are the side effects of the drug Paxil?
Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Paxil. Common side effects of Paxil include: asthenia, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, male genital disease, nausea, headache, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, and xerostomia.
What’s the generic name for the drug Paxil?
Generic name: paroxetine (pa ROX a teen) Brand name: Paxil Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Nov 10, 2019. Uses; Warnings; Dosage; What to avoid; Side effects; Interactions; FAQ; What is Paxil?
Is there a link between Paxil and weight gain?
Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications in general are often linked to weight gain, but some, including Paxil, might cause more weight gain than others, according to the Mayo Clinic.
What’s the best way to take a Paxil tablet?
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release Paxil tablet. Swallow the tablet whole. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.
How much Paxil should I take for Sad?
In clinical trials the effectiveness of PAXIL was demonstrated in patients dosed in a range of 20 mg to 60 mg daily. While the safety of PAXIL has been evaluated in patients with SAD at doses up to 60 mg daily, available information does not suggest any additional benefit for doses above 20 mg daily [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )].
How much Paxil should I take for GAD?
The starting and recommended dosage in patients with GAD is 20 mg daily. In clinical trials the effectiveness of PAXIL in GAD was demonstrated in patients dosed in a range of 20 mg to 50 mg daily. There is not sufficient evidence to suggest a greater benefit to doses higher than 20 mg daily [see Clinical Studies ].
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.