Paroxetine is a medication that is used to treat depression and several other conditions. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at paroxetine, including information about its uses and possible side effects.
Weakness, dry mouth, insomnia, and nausea are a few common side effects of paroxetine. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other side effects of the drug, including some that should be reported immediately to a healthcare provider.
What is paroxetine used for? As this eMedTV page explains, paroxetine is used to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, among other things. This Web page discusses these and other paroxetine uses, including "off-label" uses.
The recommended starting dose of paroxetine is usually 20 mg daily. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses paroxetine dosing for a variety of conditions. This Web page also includes guidelines concerning when and how to take paroxetine.
Some of the drugs that can interact with paroxetine include ibuprofen, lithium, and aspirin. This eMedTV article discusses drug interactions with paroxetine, including information on how these interactions can lead to problems.
This eMedTV page covers several precautions and warnings with paroxetine, including those concerning serotonin syndrome and pregnancy risks. This Web page also lists the conditions you should notify your doctor about before starting paroxetine.
When people abruptly stop taking paroxetine, withdrawal symptoms may develop, such as irritability. This eMedTV article identifies other possible withdrawal symptoms that may occur if you stop taking paroxetine too suddenly.
As this eMedTV segment explains, generic paroxetine is currently available in several strengths. This article also describes how generic medications (including generic paroxetine) have to undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name drugs.
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