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Precautions and Warnings With Paroxetine

Before starting treatment, patients should be aware of certain precautions and warnings with paroxetine. For example, paroxetine can pose health risks to the fetus if taken during pregnancy. Also, people who take paroxetine with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as ibuprofen) are at a higher risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. Before taking paroxetine, be sure to tell your doctor if you have diabetes, bipolar disorder, a seizure disorder, or a history of suicide attempts.

 

Paroxetine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking
 paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil®), you should tell your healthcare provider if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding.
     
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;