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Paxil (generic) 20 mg - 90 Tab $190.00
Paxil (generic) 30 mg - 90 Tab $190.00
Paxil (generic) 40 mg - 90 Tab $190.00
Paxil CR 12.5 mg - 30 Tabs $129
Paxil CR 25.0 mg - 30 Tabs $141
Paxil CR 37.5 mg - 30 Tabs $152
Paxil CR 12.5 mg - 90 Tabs $297
Paxil CR 25.0 mg - 90 Tabs $313
Paxil CR 37.5 mg - 90 Tabs $332 |
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Drug Uses
Paxil 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 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 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. Your doctor probably
will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly
for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Warnings/Precautions
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. 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 doctor 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 doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost
time for the next dose, 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
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.
Overdose
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.
More Information
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.
Disclaimer
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precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
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construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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