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Symptoms of overdose
No specific antidote is known. Treatment should consist of those general measures employed in the management of overdose with any antidepressant.
The stomach should be emptied either by the
induction of emesis, lavage or both. Following evacuation, 20 to 30 g of activated charcoal may be administered every 4 to 6 hours during the first 24 hours after ingestion. Supportive care with frequ
ent monitoring of vital signs and careful observation is indicated.
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Special Wanring
Adverse Events Leading to Discontinuation of Treatment: - 16% (656/4126) of patients who received paroxetine in worldwide clinical trials discontinued treatment due to an adverse experience. The most
common events (reported by at least 1% of subjects) associated with discontinuation included: asthenia, headache, nausea, somnolence, insomnia and abnormal ejaculation. All other events associated wit
h discontinuation occurred at rates of 1% or less.
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Cautions
Do not suddenly stop taking your Paxil. If you have been instructed to stop taking Paxil, ask you healthcare professional how to slowly decrease the dose. This is to decrease the chance of having disc
ontinuation symptoms such as agitation, breathing problems, chest pain, confusion, diarrhea, dizziness or light-headedness, fast heartbeat, headache, increased sweating, muscle pain, nausea, restlessn
ess, runny nose, trouble in sleeping, trembling or shaking, unusual tiredness or weakness, vision changes, or vomiting.
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What special precautions should I follow?
Breast-feedingˇXPaxil passes into the breast milk. However, the effects of this medicine in nursing babies are not known. Caution should be used if you are breastfeeding.
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How should this medicine be used?
Paxil has not been shown to add to the effects of alcohol. However, use of alcohol is not recommended in patients who are taking Paxil.
Paxil may cause some people to become drowsy or have bl
urred vision. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert or able to see clearly.
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What is this medicine
Paxil (pa-ROX-uh-teen) is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia), premenstr
ual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Paxil belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are th
ought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.
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