Product Description

Paroxetine (Generic Paxil) Use

Paroxetine is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

How Paroxetine (Generic Paxil) works

Paroxetine belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.

How to take Paroxetine (Generic Paxil)

Paroxetine is given as a single daily dose, usually in the morning.

Paroxetine (Generic Paxil) precautions

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Paxil may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.

What to tell your doctor

Do not take Paroxetine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Serious, and sometimes fatal, reactions have occurred when these medicines have been used together. Also, do not take Paxil if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril). Dangerous, even fatal irregular heartbeats may occur if these medicines are taken together. You must wait 5 weeks after stopping Paxil before taking thioridazine (Mellaril).

Paroxetine (Generic Paxil) side effects

Continue to take Paroxetine and talk to your doctor if you experience

• headache
• tremor, nervousness, or anxiety
• nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight
• sleepiness or insomnia
• decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm