Paroxetine

• Paroxetine manages the symptoms of depression.
• Paroxetine also manages anxiety-related disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and panic disorder.

When should one not use Paroxetine

• If you have an allergy to Paroxetine or any other ingredient of this medicine
• If you are under 18 years of age

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Dry mouth
• Nausea/ vomiting sensation
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue/ extreme tiredness or body pain
• Dizziness
• Constipation/ difficulty in passing stools

Other General Warnings

• If you experience allergic reactions to Paroxetine such as difficulty breathing, rashes, itching, bluish skin colour, swelling of face, tongue, or throat. Contact your doctor or the emergency medical department immediately.
• If you are experiencing sudden mood changes when you are on Paroxetine. Contact your doctor immediately.
• If you are getting thoughts of harming yourself when you are on Paroxetine. Speak to your doctor immediately.
• If you have kidney disease
• If you have liver disease
• If you have epilepsy (fits)
• If you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels)
• If you have heart disease
• If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes)

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Seek medical advice if you are on other antidepressant medicines like MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors), for example, Rasagiline. Taking Paroxetine when you are on MAOI can cause severe life-threatening adverse reactions.
• Seek medical advice if you are on medicines that fight infection, such as linezolid. Taking Paroxetine when you are on such medicines can cause life-threatening reactions.
• Seek medical advice if you are on breast cancer medicines, such as Tamoxifen. Taking Paroxetine when you are on such medicines can reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen and make breast cancer recur.
• Inform your doctor if you are on any other medications before taking Paroxetine. Do not take any medication without informing your doctor.

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