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Drug Name
Paxil (Paroxetine)
Drug Uses
Paxil is a new class of antidepressants, known as edekamenty selektyvnye inhibitors serotonin reuptake (SSRIs). Depression, or different kinds of anxiety may occur if there is an imbalance homicheskih substances in the brain. One of these substances is serotonin, which is involved in the process of sending nerve signals from the nervous otdnoy cell to another.
How Taken
Paxil comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Medicine should be taken once a day, but also can be adopted without food. It should not be prinimmat syshe the rule that write you a doctor (dose reception). Continue to take Paxil, even if think that you become much better than before. Do not stop taking Paxil, especially if you take it in high doses, do not talk about it to his doctor, Tat as in this case, it may gradually reduce your dose of receiving Paxil. Because Paxil should be taken within a few weeks until you reach it opredlennogo effect.
Drug Class and Mechanism:
Paroxetine is an anti-depressant drug that affects the chemicals that nerves in the brain use to communicate with one another. These chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters, are released by one nerve and taken up by other nerves. Neurotransmitters that are released but not taken up by other nerves are taken up by the nerves that release them ( "reuptake"). Many experts believe that it is an imbalance among the amounts of the different neurotransmitters that are released that causes depression. Paroxetine works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin by the nerves that release it, an action which allows more serotonin to be available to be taken up by other nerves. Paroxetine is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class that also contains fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft).
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Cialis, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F).
Warnings / Precautions
Before taking Paxil, tell your doctor if you have or have liver disease, kidney disease, epilepsy, manic disorder, or thought about suicide. You may not be able to take Paxil, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during your treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Paxil in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to the unborn child. Do not take Paxil is not yet pogoorite with your doctor if you are pregnant or are at the stage of pregnancy during treatment. Paxil is also found in breast milk and may affect your child. Do not take Paxil without discussion and approval by your doctor if you bring up breast milk.
Possible Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Paxil and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) ; An irregular heartbeat or pulse; low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness); high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); unusual bleeding or bruising; or fever or chills. Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Paxil 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; or decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
More Information
If you have any of the following serious side effects, stop taking paroxetine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
an irregular heartbeat or pulse;
low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision);
unusual bleeding or bruising; or
fever or chills.
Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take paroxetine and talk to your doctor if you experience
headache;
sleepiness or insomnia;
weakness;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
dry mouth;
tremor, nervousness, anxiety trouble concentrating; or
changes in appetite or weight.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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