Paroxetine increases the levels of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) to normal. Paroxetine is used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, disorder and panic disorder. The medication is also used in treatment of compulsive disorders.
Paroxetine HCL works by selectively inhibiting the re-uptake of serotonin. The drug is known to have less direct effect at other neurotransmitter elements including muscarinic receptors. The FAQs that follow provide all necessary information about this medication.
Paroxetine is available in the form of tablets and oral suspension and can be taken by mouth. The medicine is to be taken once daily either in morning or in evening, with or without food. If you see symptoms like nausea it is advised to take the medicine with food. It is very important to follow the doctor’s prescription exactly.
What are the common dosages of Paroxetine HCL?
The common dosage of the preparation varies from 20 to 40 mg daily. The patients are advised to take the dose as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment and dosage for individual patients vary and depends on the response of patient to the treatment.
The common side effects witnessed with Paroxetine medicine include dry mouth, decreased appetite, Nausea, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, somnolence, sweating, tremor, insomnia, asthenia and male sexual dysfunction.
The medication is not recommended to people with an allergy or hypersensitivity to this preparation. This drug is unlikely to cause sedation, but patients should not get engaged in the hazardous work. The medication is for adult use and is safety and effectiveness in children under 18 years old have not been well established. Overdose of the drug can have adverse and undesirable effects on person’s health.
The patients should not stop taking medication on their own, as there may be adverse effects such as confusion, dizziness, sweating, or tremors. Dosage should be gradually decreased when Paroxetine is discontinued. The drug is not to be used with an MAOI therapy without consulting your health care provider.
Studies showed no adverse effects due to Paroxetine during pregnancy. The pregnant women should not take Paroxetine without consulting the doctor. Paroxetine passes into human breast milk, and hence breast-feeding mother is not advised treatment with Paroxetine.
