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 HCl

Paroxetine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking

paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil^®), you should tell your healthcare provider if you have:

Bipolar disorder or a family history of bipolar disorder (manic depression)
A history of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts
Had a recent heart attack, or if you have unstable heart disease
Diabetes
Seizures or epilepsy
Glaucoma (a condition of the eyes)
Liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis
Kidney problems, including kidney failure (renal failure)
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

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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