Taking Paxil CR

The Generic Name for Paxil CR is paroxetine (pa ROCK sah teen).
It is sold under the brand names: Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva.

Paxil CR is an agent in a newer class of antidepressant medication known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Depression and anxiety disorders might be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. One of these chemicals is serotonin, which helps send electrical signals from one nerve cell to another. In the process, serotonin is released from one nerve cell (the sender) and travels to the next (the receiver), where it is either absorbed or returns back to the original sender cell.

How Paxil CR is Taken

Paxil comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken once a day and may be taken with or without food, your pick. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Paxil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Paxil without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. There's a good chance that your doctor want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.

Warnings/Precautions about Paxil CR

Before taking Paxil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, seizures or epilepsy, or a manic disorder or suicidal thoughts. You may not be able to take Paxil, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Do not take Paxil without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Paxil CR has been shown to pass into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Paxil without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Missed a Dose of Paxil CR

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, all you have to do is skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Possible Side Effects of Paxil CR

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 from time to time. All of this to say, talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Storage of Paxil CR

Store Paxil CR at a stable yet controlled room temperature of between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Overdose of Paxil CR

You must seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Paxil overdose include nausea, vomiting, tremor, seizures, agitation, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and enlarged pupils. Serious stuff!

More Information about Paxil CR

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 immediately. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness while taking Paxil. So no booze!

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Disclaimer on Paxil CR

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