How Paxil should be taken.
Paxil comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken once daily and may be taken with or without food. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your physician. Continue to take Paxil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Paxil without talking to your physician, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your physician probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. Paxil must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Precautions or Warnings for Paxil
Before taking Paxil, tell your physician 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.
Paxil is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Paxil without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Paxil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Paxil without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What to do if you miss a dose of Paxil
Take the What to do if you miss a dose of Paxil as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Paxil and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side effects that may be possible for Paxil
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Paxil and contact your physician 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 physician 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 physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Paxil
Store at controlled room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
What to do when overdosing on Paxil
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.
Other information on Paxil
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.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness or dizziness while taking Paxil.
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