What is Paroxetine?
A drug used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. It belongs to the family of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI).
DIRECTIONS:
Tablet - Comes as tablet to take by mouth. Do not split, chew or crush them. The tablets should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
Liquid – Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Paxil and gradually increase your dose, not more than once a week.
STORAGE:
- Keep it in its tightly closed container.
- Keep it out of reach of children.
- Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
- Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
WARNING:
Before taking Paxil, Advice your Doctor and Pharmacist if you have these following
- If allergic to paxil or any other medications.
- If you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take Paxil. If you stop taking Paxil, you should wait at least 2 weeks before you start to take an MAO inhibitor.
- If you are taking prescription and nonprescription medications and vitamins.
- If you or anyone in your family has or has ever had depression, bipolar disorder (mood that changes from depressed to abnormally excited), mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood).
- If you or anyone in your family has thought about or attempted suicide.
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