Paxil (Paroxetine) is one of the newest additions to the growing number of antidepressant drugs or medications that can be classified under the category of SSRI, which means selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Scientifically speaking, chemical imbalances greatly interrupt the normal operations of the brain, and this largely contributes to human depression and anxiety disorders. Serotonin is one of these chemicals, and what this particular chemical do is it transmits electrical signals from one brain cell to another. During this process, serotonin is either transmitted back or just absorbed between the sender and receiver brain cells.
How Taken
Paxil comes in tablet form and is intended to be taken orally. Recommended dosage for this drug is once a day and can be ingested even when the stomach is empty. Do not exceed the prescribed amount of dosage. As long as it is needed and recommended by your doctor, keep on taking this drug even if you don’t feel sick. Do not attempt to cut your dosage or limit your intake without contacting first your doctor-in-charge. This is important to avoid any serious complications especially if the drug was being taken for a long period of time. Let the doctor make the changes in the dosage of the drug. Moreover, Paxil must be taken regularly for you to fully feel its effects.
Warnings/Precautions
Always inform your doctor first of your previous health conditions or diseases before taking Paxil. Common diseases or problems that might interfere with the possible effects of this medicine are manic disorders, severe cases of depression, diseases on major body organs like kidney and liver, and many more. Doing this will prompt the doctor to carefully analyze and adjust the dosage that will be just right for your body condition. Be cautious as well if you plan to take this drug if you are a pregnant woman. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the true effects of this medicine to an unborn baby are still unclear. But to be sure, do not take any steps with this drug without consulting your doctor first. This is important because components of the drug can be excreted through the breast milk. So if you plan to breast feed your newborn while taking this drug, contact your doctor immediately.
Missed Dose
Always strictly follow the required amount of dosage as prescribed by your doctor regarding this drug. However, do not attempt to ingest two or more consecutive dosage of this drug all the same time. Just try to make up with the missed dosage as soon as you remember it but if your next scheduled dosage is about to come, then just resume to your regular dosage schedule.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects for Paxil are swelling of some body parts, apnea, hypertension, bruising, headaches, and high fever among others. If you feel or experience any of the following while taking this drug, then stop taking the medication for a while and immediately contact your doctor for some consultation. Do not also forget to ask your doctor further questions as what other possible side effects might occur once you regularly consume this drug.
Storage
Always store this drug at room temperature, with a range between twenty to twenty five degrees Celsius.
Overdose
Vomiting, dizziness, weakness, seizures and dilation of pupils among others are the common symptoms of Paxil overdose. Rush the patient to the nearest hospital immediately.
More Information
Observe precautionary measures while driving or doing any other strenuous activities while under medication. Moderate your alcohol consumption to avoid too much drowsiness or weakness.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for general information purposes only. It does claim to be a substitute to your doctor's advice or recommendations. This information kit only covers the basic uses, dosage administration, drug interactions and side effects of this medicine. We disclaim all responsibility from any outcome or result arising from reliance and use of information in this information kit. We don't claim accuracy nor reliability of information stated herein.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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