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Prescription Drug: Paxil
GLAXO
SMITH KLINE manufactures Paxil ( Aropax, Seroxat, Paroxetine
hydrochloride ).
The
uses of Paxil ( Aropax, Seroxat, Paroxetine hydrochloride
) include: Aropax (paroxetine) is marketed under the
brand name Paxil in the United Sates. Aropax (Paxil)
belongs to the group of antidepressants known as SSRIs
(Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors) and as the
name suggests, works by moderating the amount of seratonin
present in the brain. It is also often prescribed for
panic disorder and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).
Side
Effects - The side-effects of Aropax include - dry mouth
drowsiness sweating blurred vision constipation difficulty
passing urine. Most of these should diminish over time.
A lowered sex drive is also a common side effect of
this, as with most antidepressants. If you experience
any unusual symptoms or are concerned about side effects
in anyway, it is important that you discuss this with
your doctor or consult a pharmacist for advice. Usually
these will not be anything to worry about, but best
to be sure. Dosage - The usual adult dose of Aropax
is 20mg per day.
This
is basic information only, always check with your doctor.
Paxil
Warnings - Aropax can interact
with the MAOIs and so you should not start taking
Aropax until two weeks after you have been taking
any of the MAOIs. It is important that you let your
doctor know about any other medication you are taking,
or condition you may have, so that they can consider
this when prescribing antidepressants for you.
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