Pexeva Overdose

As with any medication, it is possible to overdose on Pexeva (paroxetine mesylate). Some common effects of an overdose include seizures, vomiting, and drowsiness. The effects can vary, depending on several factors, such as how much of the medication was taken and whether it was taken with any other substances. Treatment options for a recent overdose can include "pumping the stomach" or giving activated charcoal.

Pexeva Medication Information

Can You Take Too Much Pexeva?

Pexeva^® (paroxetine mesylate) is a prescription medication used in the treatment of a number of mental health conditions, including major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

As with any medication, it is possible to overdose on this drug. The specific effects of a Pexeva overdose will vary, depending on a number of factors, including how much was taken and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.

Effects of a Pexeva Overdose

Reported effects of an overdose with Pexeva have included:

Drowsiness
Nausea and vomiting
Shakiness (tremor)
Rapid heart rate (tachycardia) or slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Confusion
Dizziness
Seizures
Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)
Aggressiveness
Excessively elevated mood
Dilated pupils
Muscle pain or muscle stiffness
Muscle twitching
Liver problems, including hepatitis and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
Decreased urination
Kidney failure (renal failure)
Unresponsiveness
Coma
Loss of life.

Pexeva Overdose Article Continues on Next Page >