Antidepressant Paxil Side Effects
The action of antidepressant Paxil (generic Paroxetine) is based on restoring the balance of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems. Of course, affecting the chemical balance of the brain - an organ that is responsible for many functions in our body - drug Paxil helps not only in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders etc, but may have some adverse effects. Besides this medicine may cause side effects associated with the work of the other organs and body systems.
And although the side effects of Paxil is still a complex chemical substance from which it is impossible to require a positive action. Side effects are the natural charge for usefulness of a drug. It is important to take the medicine at the recommended doses according to the instructions and advice of your doctor. Then the risk of side effects of Paxil will be minimized.
What are the common side effects of Paxil (Paroxetine)?
If you have any of these serious side effects of Paxil antidepressant (paroxetine) call your doctor at once :
- very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating;
- feeling unsteady;
- loss of coordination;
- easy bruising or bleeding (such as a nosebleed);
- weakness, confusion, hallucinations;
- fainting, seizure;
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
- shallow breathing or breathing that stops;
- fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, overactive reflexes;
- headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems.
Less serious antidepressant Paxil side effects may include:
- dry mouth, yawning;
- ringing in your ears;
- drowsiness;
- dizziness;
- mild nausea;
- constipation;
- feeling nervous;
- weight changes;
- insomnia (sleep problems);
- impotence;
- decreased sex drive;
- difficulty having an orgasm.
The other side effects of Paxil not listed above may occur. In case of unpleasant and disturbing sensations while taking paxil cr, consult a doctor.