Drug: Paxil, Paxil CR |
paroxetine hydrochloride (pronounced pah-ROK-suh-teen high-droh-KLOR-ighd) |
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| Common Side Effects: sleepiness, dizziness, problems sleeping, tremor, nervousness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, lack of energy, problems with ejaculation, problems with orgasm, erection difficulties, impotence, sexual dysfunction. |
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| Less Common Side Effects: anxiety, confusion, agitation, fluttering sensation in the chest, enlarged veins, low blood pressure, faintness or dizziness when getting up, lump or tightness in the throat, gas, vomiting, upset stomach, increased or decreased appetite, abdominal pain, frequent urination, other urinary disorders, rash, itching, increased sweating, muscle weakness and pain, decreased sex drive, yawning, numbness and tingling of the arms and legs. |
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| Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Don't double the dose. |
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Drug Interactions: Combining certain medications may alter their actions or produce unwanted effects. Tell your health care provider about other prescription medications, nonprescription medications, herbs, and supplements you're taking, especially:
- cimetidine (Tagamet)
- digoxin
- MAO inhibitors (antidepressants)
- phenobarbital
- phenytoin (Dilantin)
- procyclidine
- sumatriptan (Imitrex)
- theophylline
- thioridazine (Mellaril)
- tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline and desipramine)
- tryptophan
- warfarin (Coumadin).
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