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Precautions and Warnings With Paroxetine (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Paroxetine?

You should not take paroxetine if:
 
  • You are allergic to Paxil, paroxetine hydrochloride, or any inactive components used to make Paxil or its generic equivalents. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients used to make these medications.
     
  • You have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. Also, you should not take an MAOI if you have taken paroxetine within the past two weeks. MAOIs include:
  • You are taking pimozide (Orap®). Pimozide is a medication used to treat Tourette syndrome and to prevent hallucinations.
     

Precautions and Warnings With Paroxetine: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which paroxetine should not be taken, along with a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking paroxetine. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for paroxetine were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the warnings or precautions that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;