Generic Paxil 25 mg

Overview

Paxil 25 mg is used in treating the symptoms of anxiety disorders, depression and panic attacks. Its active ingredient is Paroxetine Hydrochloride. This anti-anxiety medicine is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval drug.

Ingredients: Titanium dioxide, glyceryl behenate, magnesium stearate, talc, red ferric oxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide and other ingredients are available in this drug.

Drug Interactions: This medicine interacts with several medicinal drugs, which include Argatroban, Pipamperone, Bufexamac, Celecoxib, Scopolamine, Oxaprozin, Doxepin, etc.

Dosages:

The PAXIL CR 25  is the medium dosage strength of the extended-release tablet of this drug. This dosage is used in treating depression and anxiety symptoms in adults only. A 2.5 mg, 37.5 mg and 50 mg of this form are also used in the treatment.

This drug is not suggested for children. If any child suffers from the symptoms of depression and anxiety, then their parent or any family member must contact with the doctor.

Uses of Paxil 25 mg:

The dosage of Paxil is used in treating several problems that occur in people. These are the following:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD):

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder which occurs due to repetitive behaviours, unwanted and repeated thoughts etc. It mostly happens in children, men and women.

Panic disorder:

A panic disorder is a common problem which occurs in people. It happens when an individual experiences an incident in their life. This leads to stress, anxiety and other medical problems.

Depression:

Depression is a problem that causes loss of interest, sadness, thinking, and concentration problems etc., in people. This problem occurs due to misuse of drug or alcohol, pain or physical illness, excessive weight and other medical issues.

People who suffer from these problems can take Paxil 25 mg tablet. This drug works as the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) in the brain. It increases serotonin levels in the Central Nervous System (CNS), which helps in improving the mood and relieves stress and anxiety in the person.

Side Effects

Side effects can occur when more than one tablet of Paxil 25 mg is taken by the individual, or when it is not used properly or as per doctor’s recommendation. These are common or severe in patients.

Paxil 25 mg causes several side effects in people. These include the following:

• Nervousness
• Sleeping problem (insomnia)
• Decreased appetite
• Constipation
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Fatigue
• Tremors
• Dryness in mouth
• Appetite loss
• Diarrhoea
• Hallucinations
• Belching
• Shivering
• Erectile dysfunction
• Speaking problem
• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Weakness in muscle or muscle pain
• Light-headedness, dizziness or fainting
• High fever
• Nightmares
• Seizures or head injuries
• Peeling or blistering in the skin
• Swelling in tongue, face, fingers, breasts, lower legs or lips
• Pain in leg, stomach or back
• Upset stomach (indigestion)
• Headache
• Yellow eyes or skin
• Blurred vision
• Joint pain
• Agitation (severe anxiety)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Hoarseness

Precautions:

• Taking this medicine is strictly prohibited at the time of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Women must consult with a doctor immediately if experiencing these problems.
• After taking Paxil 25 mg, the consumption of alcohol is not safe for an individual. It damages the person’s body, which is dangerous for his or her health.
• Call the doctor immediately if suffering from muscle pain, stomach pain and other problems.
• A person must take doctor’s advice before taking Paxil 25 mg.
• Using this medicine with other medicinal drugs will lower blood pressure. However, an individual should not take this medicine with other medicinal drugs.
• Stop taking this medicine when suffering from allergies, glaucoma etc.
• A person must take rest after taking Paxil 25 mg. Driving or performing activities can cause dizziness after using this drug.