Paxil Information

Paxil is an antidepressant drug classified under a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of a natural substance in the brain called serotonin which helps to improve certain mood disorders. Hence, Paxil is used in treating conditions associated with altered and behavior like anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and premenstrual dysphoric (mood swings before menses) disorder. Cheap Paxil may be obtained from nearby stores and online stores.

Paxil Side Effects And Precautions

When you start treatment initially with Paroxetine, you may get suicidal thoughts. This is more so if you are younger than 24 years of age. So you will need regular checkups from your doctor for at least the first 12 weeks of your treatment. If any new or exacerbated old symptom such as panic attacks, sleep disturbances, loss of control over impulses, irritability, agitation, aggression,, restlessness, hyperactivity (mental or physical), increased depression or have suicidal thoughts or self injury, it should be brought to the notice of the doctor. It is not safe for the fetus, if the mother is taking Paroxetine, but if the mother stops taking the drug during pregnancy she may get a relapse of depression.

Hence, discuss the issue with the doctor and get the right instructions for tapering the drug during pregnancy. Generic Paxil does not get along with some other drugs. Hence, give the details of other medications, both prescribed and non prescribed medicines to your doctor. Also give the history of past illness such as liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorders, epileptic attacks and any other psychiatric disorders in order to adjust the dosage to safer levels.

Dosage Information For Paxil

The dosage varies according to the diagnosis, the severity of the disease, age of patient and his tolerance to Paxil. In a major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and a social anxiety disorder, an initial dosage of 20 mg/day is given. The drug may be used up to 50 mg maximum in OCD, generalized anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. A maximum of 60 mg may be used in social anxiety disorder. In obsessive compulsive disorder the favorable dosage would be a 20 mg single daily dose with or without food, usually in the morning. In panic disorder, a single daily dose of 10 mg to start off, with a target dose of 40 mg/day is followed. Dose changes should occur in 10-mg/day increments and at intervals of at least 1 week and should not exceed 60 mg in OCD and panic disorder. Discount Paxil is availed at 10 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg strengths and in liquid form of 20 mg/10 ml in North Drug Mart. Buy Paxil from North Drug Mart for easy delivery