Paxil CR
* PAROXETINE
Paxil Drug Information
The drug is used for the treatment of psychological illnesses: major depressive disorders; obsessive compulsive disorders; panic disorders; social anxiety disorders; generalized anxiety disorders; post traumatic stress disorders. Paxil is only sold by prescription.
Paxil Dosage Information
For major depressive or general anxiety and post traumatic stress disorders, the initial dose is 20 mg daily, increased in 10 mg increments to maximum 50 mg daily. For obsessive compulsive disorders, the initial dose of Paroxetine Hydrochloride is 20 mg daily, increased in 10 mg increments to 40 mg daily, up to maximum 60 mg. For panic disorders the initial dose is 10 mg daily, further up to maximum 60 mg. For social anxiety disorders the initial daily dose is 20 mg, effective in the 20-60 mg range. For elderly, severe renal or hepatic impairment patients the initial dose is 10 mg daily, with further increments if necessary, to maximum 40 mg daily. Dosage changes should occur at 1-week intervals at least. You can buy Paxil in tablets of 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and as oral suspension. At North Meds, cheap Paxil is available as a generic drug in 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and as a brand drug in 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and as suspension.
Side Effects and Precautions for Paxil
Side effects include drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, sweating, nausea, constipation, genital disorders and impotence. Severe effects include aggravated depression or suicidal tendencies. With patients taking discount Paxil, doctors should consider allergy, pregnancy or use of other drugs before prescribing the drug. With pregnant women in the third trimester, the risks and benefits should be considered and Paroxetine Hydrochloride dosage may be tapered. Minimum 14 days should pass before discontinuing MAOI and initiating therapy with the drug; similarly, minimum 14 days should pass after stopping it before MAOI is started.
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