Antidepressant drug, Paxil (generic name, Paroxetine), is prescribed to patients who suffer a range of mood and mental disorders. Some of these disorders are: social anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and generalized anxiety disorder. Paxil is a highly popular drug since its inception by GlaxoSmithKline in 1992. Nevertheless, several allegations have been made against the manufacturer claiming that Paxil causes severe side effects among users and that it also causes birth defects like Paxil spina bifida among infants of pregnant Paxil users.
Classified under drug type, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Paxil works by inhibiting reabsorption and regulating serotonin levels in the brain. This in turn, would lessen a person’s tendency to be depressed. While it is common that medication has undesireable side effects, users of Paxil is reporting that they have experienced several.
The common side effects of Paxil are:
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weakness
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weight gain
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sexual dysfunction
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drowsiness
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anxiety/nervousness
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insomnia
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constipation/diarrhea
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dry mouth
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headache
The frequency of these symptoms are said to lessen once a person stays on the medication. If it persists, however, you speak with your physician and perhaps discuss other options. The abovementioned are the more common side effects, you should call a doctor right away if you experience the more serious side effects mentioned below:
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agitation
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impulsiveness
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tremors
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memory problems
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hyperacidity
Extremely rare side effects have also been reported by users of Paxil and paroxetine. Immediate medical attention is necessary if these symptoms are experienced:
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seizures
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allergic reactions
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confusion
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hallucinations
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abnormal heart rate
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fainting
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suicidal thoughts
The FDA recommends that doctors refrain from prescribing Paxil to pregnant women as studies indicated that this medication could potentially cause birth defects in newborns. Those who are not pregnant have reported of side effects which makes this drug that much more risky for pregnant patients. Should you decide to take Paxil or even stop its use, it is always recommended that you should consult with a highly professional doctor about it.
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