Paroxetine Hcl (Paxil)

Alternate Name: Brisdelle

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antidepressant, Central Nervous System Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 20 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, or a history of epilepsy or seizures. For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts. This medicine may cause the following problems:Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)Increased risk of bleeding problemsIncreased risk of broken bonesSexual problems Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may decrease the amount of sperm men make and affect their ability to have children. If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use paroxetine and an MAO inhibitor (including isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 14 days of each other. Do not use this medicine if you are using pimozide or thioridazine., Some medicines can affect how paroxetine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amitriptyline, atomoxetine, cimetidine, dextromethorphan, digoxin, fentanyl, fosamprenavir/ritonavir, meperidine, methadone, metoprolol, nebivolol, phenobarbital, phenytoin, procyclidine, risperidone, St John's wort, tamoxifen, theophylline, tolterodine, tramadolAmphetaminesBlood thinner (including clopidogrel, heparin, warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine for heart rhythm problems (including encainide, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Other medicine for depression or anxiety (including buspirone, desipramine, fluoxetine, imipramine, lithium, nortriptyline, venlafaxine)Phenothiazine medicine (including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, promethazine)Triptan medicine for migraine headachesTryptophan supplements, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., This medicine may cause the following problems:Serotonin syndrome (may be life-threatening when used with certain other medicines)Low sodium levels in the bloodHigher risk of bleeding problemsHigher risk of broken bones, Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.