Pronunciation: pa ROX a teen
Brand: Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva
12.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with M P3
25 mg, round, lavender, imprinted with M P4
37.5 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M P5
10 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with N 1, M
20 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with N 2, M
30 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M N3
40 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M N4
10 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with C 55
20 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with 56, C
30 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with F, 12
40 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with A 59
20 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with M, N 2
10 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with C 55
20 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with 56, C
30 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with F, 12
40 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with A59
30 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with 424, C
40 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with 425, C
10 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, 097
20 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, 083
30 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, 084
40 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, 101
20 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with APO, 083
30 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with APO, 084
10 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with APO, 097
40 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 101, APO
37.5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with GSK, 37 5
37.5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with GSK, 37.5
10 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with C 55
20 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with 56, C
30 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with F, 12
40 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with A 59
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC18
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC 15
30 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZC17
mesylate 20 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with POT 20
mesylate 40 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with POT 40
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with P1, G
10 mg, oval, white, imprinted with par 876
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 7114, 9 3
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with P 2, G
20 mg, oval, white, imprinted with par 877
20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 7115, 9 3
30 mg, oval, white, imprinted with par 878
30 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 7116, 93
40 mg, oval, white, imprinted with par 879
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with 7121, 93
7.5 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 544, 7 5 mg
12.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 227 1
12.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with GSK, 12.5
25 mg, round, brown, imprinted with 227 2
25 mg, round, pink, imprinted with GSK, 25
37.5 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 227 3
10 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with PAXIL, 10
10 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with PAXIL, 1 0
10 mg, oblong, yellow, imprinted with PAXIL, 10
20 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with PAXIL, 20
20 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with PAXIL, 2 0
30 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with PAXIL, 30
30 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with PAXIL, 30
30 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with PAXIL, 30
40 mg, oval, green, imprinted with PAXIL, 40
40 mg, oval, green, imprinted with PAXIL, 40
40 mg, oblong, green, imprinted with PAXIL, 40
12.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with GSK, 12.5
12.5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with PAXIL CR, 12.5
25 mg, round, pink, imprinted with GSK, 25
25 mg, round, pink, imprinted with PAXIL CR, 25
37.5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with PAXIL CR, 37.5
mesylate 10 mg, oval, white, imprinted with POT 10
mesylate 20 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with POT 20
mesylate 30 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with POT 30
mesylate 40 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with POT 40
You should not use paroxetine if you are also taking pimozide or thioridazine.
Do not use paroxetine within 14 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms such as: agitation, hallucinations, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, dizziness, warmth or tingly feeling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sweating, tremors, racing heartbeats, or a seizure (convulsions).
Do not stop using paroxetine without first asking your doctor.
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant.
Paroxetine is used to treat depression, including major depressive disorder.
Paroxetine is also used to treat panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
The Brisdelle brand of paroxetine is used to treat hot flashes related to menopause. Brisdelle is not for treating any other conditions.
Paroxetine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to paroxetine, or if you are also taking pimozide or thioridazine.
Do not use an MAO inhibitor within 14 days before or 14 days after you take paroxetine. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. After you stop taking paroxetine you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAO inhibitor.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Be sure your doctor knows if you also take stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products, or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. These medicines may interact with paroxetine and cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Taking an SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy may cause serious lung problems or other complications in the baby. However, you may have a relapse of depression if you stop taking your antidepressant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice.
Do not use Brisdelle if you are pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Paroxetine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
It may take up to 4 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Tell your doctor if you have any changes in sexual function, such as loss of interest in sex, trouble having an orgasm, or (in men) problems with erections or ejaculation. Some sexual problems can be treated.
Do not stop using paroxetine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using paroxetine. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others. Using an NSAID with paroxetine may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Using paroxetine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with paroxetine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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