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What is Paxil® medication?
Paxil® (paroxetine hydrochloride), is a relatively new antidepressant drug, Paxil® was introduced in U.S.A. in 1993. Paxil® is a member of the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) drug family (along with Zoloft® and Prozac® ). These drugs are quite effective in helping relive symptoms of major depression without causing the harmful side effects know by the older tricyclic antidepressant medications (TCAs).

What does Paxil® medication treat?
Depression, depression is usually a biological disorder, although a person's social and genetic factors may effect the illness. Depression is know to be associated with a decreased number of neurotransmitters in the brain (particularly serotonin and norepinephrine). These chemicals help regulate many functions and thoughts, including your mood. Paxil® blocks the reabsorption of serotonin and therefore normalizes the brain's chemical balance.

What are some of the advantages of Paxil® medication over the other antidepressants?
Paxil® is as effective in helping depression as TCAs such as the drug imipramine. However, Paxil® causes fewer adverse side effects such as: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and urinary retention, than the older TCAs. Paxil® does not usually cause side effects such as: drowsiness, low blood pressure, or weight changes.

Who is Paxil® effective for?
Paxil® works well in elderly depressed patients as it does in younger patients. Elderly people sometimes use Paxil® for relief because it usually does not cause changes in blood pressure.
Paxil® is also works well in the treatment of anxiety which can accompany depression in some patients.

What is the standard dosage of Paxil® ?
The beggining dose of Paxil® is 20 mg taken once in 24 hours when you wake up in the morning. For depressed elderly patients, the usual starting dose is 10 mg once in 24 hours. Doctors may change the dosage by 10 mg at a time and the dosage should never exceed 50 mg per day (40 mg in geriatric patients). There should be at least a one week interval between dosage adjustments.

Can I take Paxil® with other medications?
Do not take Paxil® while taking any MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) drugs. The interaction between the two medications could produce fatal results. There must be at least a fourteen day interval between stopping the MAOI drugs and starting Paxil®, or vice versa.
Those taking lithium and patients with kidney or liver dysfunction should take Paxil® with caution. Use of other medications require consultation with your doctor. Alcohol consumption should be avoided while on Paxil®.

What are the some of the common side effects experienced from Paxil®?
Paxil® side effects are mild and short. The major side effects of Paxil® is nausea, which sometimes can be reduced by taking Paxil® with food. Some side effects may include drowsiness, asthenia (lack of physical strength), tremors, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, sweating, ejaculatory delay, and other male genital dysfunction. There may be slight weight loss associated with Paxil. Very few people have had to stop using Paxil® because of side effects.
Pregnant or nursing woman should discuss with their doctors the possible effects of Paxil. Patients with kidney or liver problems should use Paxil® with caution.

How soon will I feel better after starting on Paxil®?

Most patients will notice a improvement within a week or two, but it may take up to six weeks for the full effect to be noticed. Depressed mood, concentration problems, and slowed activity usually improve in the first week of use and sleep disturbances within the second week.

How long should I stay on Paxil®?

Paxil is effective for the treatment of short-term and long-term depression both, and it can be advantageous in preventing reoccurance of depression. Clinical studies have shown that Paxil® is easily tolerated for up to four years of use. It is important for you to be in close communication with the prescribing doctor, and to report any bothersome symptoms or side effects.