Description

This medicine is used to treat certain psychological disorders. It contains Paroxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, which works by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.

Ingredients

Paroxetine

Drug Class

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Dosage Form

Tablet

Uses

This medicine is used to treat psychological disorders, such as:

Depression
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Dosage

Take as per doctor’s prescription. The dosage depends on what your doctor suggests to you, based on your age, weight, and immune system condition. Do not stop the medication abruptly:

Adult Dosage

The starting dosage is 20mg daily for adults. The doctor may need to adjust the dose. However, the usual dosage should not exceed 50mg/day.

Child Dosage

Use is not recommended for children.

In case of Overdose

Overdose symptoms include irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe dizziness, seizures. If you think you have used too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor. Seek medical emergency help immediately.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

How To Use

Take the tablets daily in the morning as your doctor has recommended. Take the medication regularly and simultaneously each day to get the most benefit from it. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

When Not to Use

Do not use this medication if:

You have a hypersensitivity or are allergic to paroxetine.
You have hepatic or renal insufficiency.
You have a heart problem – because this medication can cause irregular heartbeats.
You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You have glaucoma – this medication can increase the pressure in the eye.
You have epilepsy.

Side Effects

Common side effects include:

Nausea
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Trouble sleeping
Loss of appetite
Weakness
Dry mouth
Sweating
Blurred vision
Yawning

Precautions & Warnings

Follow these precautions and warnings before starting the medication:

Talk to your doctor if you have any allergic reaction or known hypersensitivity to any medicine components.
Tell your doctor if you have a family history of bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, liver problems, or kidney problems.
Tell your doctor if you have low blood sodium, have seizures, have bleeding problems, personal or family history of glaucoma.
Do not self-medicate.

Drug Interactions

Paroxetine interacts with:

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Other medications that raise serotonin levels
Blood thinners.
Tamoxifen
Some antipsychotics

Storage/Disposal

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.