Side Effects of Paxil
Paxil side effects range from mild - like dry mouth, nausea and
drowsiness - to life-threatening Paxil side effects like liver
failure and increased suicide risk. Each individual will
experience Paxil side effects differently. This list of Paxil side
effects might not cover all adverse side effects of Paxil.
Paxil has an affect on
weight gain.
Sexual side effects
are also common with Paxil use. Less common but life threatening
is the increased risk of suicide.
Addiction and subsequent withdrawal
symptoms also rank on the list of serious Paxil side effects.
Paxil has also been linked to the affect of Parkinson’s Disease
and drug-induced stuttering.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Paxil
side effects before deciding to take Paxil. Consult your
healthcare professional about Paxil side effects before using this
drug. The natural antidepressant Deprex
is a safe and effective depression treatment scientifically
formulated to elevate mood without the potentially harmful side
effects commonly associated with Paxil. Self-help techniques,
psychotherapy, diet and lifestyle changes or a combination of
approaches have also successfully worked at treating depression.
Paxil can cause serious side effects. Only you can decide if Paxil
is the best means of treating depression symptoms. If considering
using Paxil, thoroughly discuss Paxil side effect concerns with
your physician.
Paxil Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Anxiety.
_ Difficulty urinating or frequent urination.
_ Ejaculation problems.
_ Impotence.
_ Changes in sex drive or ability.
_ Difficulty reaching orgasm.
_ Decreased libido.
_ Insomnia or sleeplessness.
_ Nightmares.
_ Anorexia.
_ Upset stomach.
_ Drowsiness.
_ Weakness.
_ Dry mouth.
_ Sensitivity to sunlight.
_ Changes in appetite or weight.
_ Headache.
_ Severe skin rash.
_ Irregular heartbeat.
_ Increase in blood cholesterol levels.
_ Constipation.
_ Blurred vision.
_ Excessive sweating.
_ Jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms.
_ Slow or difficult speech.
_ Shuffling walk.
_ Tremors.
_ Fever.
The FDA issued a public health alert for Paxil in March 2004
warning that Paxil side effects include deeper depression and an
increased suicide risk. The FDA also issued a public health
advisory in October 2003 about increased reports of suicidal
thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Paxil. The FDA urges that Paxil be used with caution in
children.
An allergic reaction is a possible Paxil side effect. Stop taking
Paxil and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency
medical treatment if you experience difficulty breathing, closing
of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, hives, a
fast or irregular heartbeat, jaw, neck or back muscle spasms,
shuffling walk, slow or difficult speech, persistent fine tremor
or inability to sit still, fever or severe skin rash. Contact your
doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin or
eyes.
Do not stop taking Paxil without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Paxil completely. Suddenly stopping Paxil may cause unpleasant and
potentially serious side effects.
*This antidepressant drug information does not
endorse Paxil, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Paxil. If you have questions
about the drugs you are taking, check with your health care
provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not be
construed to indicate that Paxil is safe, effective or
appropriate.
