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Common Brand Name(s)
Paxil CR (Controlled Release) Tablet, 24 Hour Paxil
Tablet
Uses
This medicine is used to treat depression and panic
disorders with or without the fear of being in open
or public places.
Contraindications
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to
any ingredient in this medicine; you are currently
taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor
within the last 14 days; you are currently taking
thioridazine.
How to Use
How much medicine you take and how often you take
it depends on many factors, including the condition
being treated, your age, and weight. If you have
any questions about the amount and/or frequency
of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health
care provider. Carefully read the patient leaflet
provided with this medicine and reread it each time
you get this prescription refilled. Take this medicine
exactly as directed by your health care provider.
This medicine may be taken without regard to food.
Swallow tablets whole. Do not crush or chew them.
Symptoms usually improve within 1 to 4 weeks. Continue
taking this medicine even though you feel better.
This medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or
blurred vision. Use caution while driving or performing
other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or
physical dexterity. Avoid drinking alcohol while
taking this medicine. This medicine may cause sensitivity
to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun
and other ultraviolet light. Use sunscreens and
wear protective clothing until tolerance can be
determined. Do not take this medicine if you are
currently taking or have taken an MAO inhibitor
within the last 14 days. If you are uncertain whether
your other medications contain an MAO inhibitor,
check with your health care provider. Do not stop
taking this medicine without checking with your
doctor. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause
certain side effects, such as dizziness, nausea,
sweating, agitation; abnormal skin sensations, and
abnormal dreams. Do not take more medicine than
prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor
or health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter
or prescription medicines without talking with your
doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or
dietary supplements.
Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many
people have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if any of the following occurs:
Severe- Depression: Allergic reaction (rash; hives;
difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling
of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); increased
heartbeat;breathing problems. Panic disorder: Allergic
reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness
in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips,
or tongue);increased heartbeat; breathing problems.
Common- Depression: Nausea; abnormal ejaculation;
blurred vision; constipation;decreased sex drive;
diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; tremor; female
genital disorders; sweating; yawning; decreased
appetite; dry mouth; impotence; infection(fever,
chills, sore throat); headache; weakness; stomach
pain; back pain;pain; gas; changes in appetite;
indigestion; vomiting; sleeplessness; muscle tightness
or stiffness; abnormal skin sensations; runny nose;
increased cough;sensitivity to sunlight; urinary
tract infection; menstrual disorder; vaginal infection.
Panic disorder: Nausea; abnormal ejaculation; drowsiness;
impotence;decreased sex drive; sweating; female
genital disorders; weakness; stomach pain; dry mouth;
diarrhea; constipation; decreased appetite; muscle
aches;sleeplessness; nervousness; drowsiness; tremor;
anxiety; agitation; muscle tightness or stiffness;
muscle contractions; sinus inflammation; yawning;sweating;
blurred vision; impotence; female genital disorder;
frequent urination;inability to urinate. Other-
Depression: Flushing; depression; confusion; bronchitis;
abnormal dreams;anxiety; joint pain; painful menstruation;
indigestion; muscle pain; nervousness;sore throat;
rash; respiratory disorder; sinus inflammation;
frequent urination;weight gain. Panic disorder:
Headache; weight loss; vaginal infection; abnormal
dreams; back pain; bronchitis; chest pain; impaired
concentration; confusion;increased cough; depression;
dizziness; painful menstruation; indigestion;fever;
gas; increased appetite; infection (fever, chills,
sore throat); menstrual disorder; migraine; pain;
abnormal skin sensations; sore throat; respiratory
disorder; runny nose; changes in taste; abnormal
thinking; urinary tract infection;vomiting.
Precautions
Before using this medicine, tell your health care
provider about any of the following: if you are
pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding;
if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement;
if you have a history of seizures or mania; if you
have thoughts of suicide; if you have severe liver
or kidney problems; if you have a history of substance
or alcohol abuse; if you have a history of narrow-angle
glaucoma; if you have any other medical condition.
Notes
If you have any questions about this medicine, please
talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care
provider.
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible.
If several hours have passed or if it is nearing
time for the next dose, do not double the dose to
catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more
than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Storage
Store at or below 77 degrees F.
