Paroxetine
Uses of Paroxetine
Paroxetine is commonly used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobia, and post traumatic stress disorder
How Paroxetine Works
Paroxetine is an Anxiolytics Paroxetine works by inhibiting reuptake of serotonin. It also doesn't have any direct effect on any other neurotransmitters.
Side Effects of Paroxetine
Nausea, sexual dysfunction, Increased cholesterol levels, decreased appetite, somnolence, insomnia, agitation, abnormal dreams; dizziness, tremor, headache, blurred vision, yawning, constipation, Diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, sweating, asthenia, wt gain, sensory & sleep disturbances, anxiety.
Warnings
Kidney Safe If Prescribed
Paroxetine is probably safe to be used in patients with kidney disease unless severely impaired. However, please consult your doctor.
Alcohol Not Advisable
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paroxetine. Consuming Paroxetine with alcohol will interfere with the way the medication works.
Pregnancy Not Safe
Paroxetine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of Paroxetine in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Driving Generally Safe
Paroxetine usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Liver Safe If Prescribed
Paroxetine is probably safe to be used in patients with liver disease unless severely impaired. However, please consult your doctor.
Lactation Safe If Prescribed
Paroxetine is safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that Paroxetine does not represent a significant risk to the baby. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
