Generic for Paxil for Depression - Drug Information

Generic Name - Paroxetine

Category - Antidepressant medication

Indications

Depression.
Generic Paxil is indicated to help to improve a person's mood by treating depression. Paroxetine (Generic Paxil) can also help people with anxiety problems like social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, or post-traumatic stress. Generic Paxil may also be prescribed for other purposes, like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Generic for Paxil Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Paxil is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Paxil should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Receiving electro convulsive therapy
Seizures (convulsions)
Suicidal thoughts

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Paxil. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Stemizole
Cisapride
Pimozide
Terfenadine
Thioridazine
Medicines called MAO inhibitors

Generic for Paxil Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPaxil
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Paxil for depression is 20 milligrams a day, taken as a single dose, usually in the morning. At intervals of at least 1 week, your physician may increase your dosage by 10 milligrams a day, up to a maximum of 50 milligrams a day.

Generic for Paxil Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Paxil side Effects include agitation, anxiety, or restlessness, especially in the first week of treatment or when doses are changed, difficulty breathing, dizziness or lightheadedness and heart palpitations.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Paxil.

Generic for Paxil and Pregnancy

Generic Paxil has not been well studied in pregnant women. This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the baby.

Generic for Paxil and Breastfeeding

Generic Paxil passes into the breast milk. However, the effects of this medicine in nursing babies are not known. Caution should be used if you are breast-feeding.

Generic for Paxil and Pediatric

Generic Paxil has not be shown to be safe and effective in children or adolescents, 18 years of age or younger. Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of Paxil for the treatment of depression. Do talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Paxil and Geriatric

In studies that have included elderly people, Generic Paxil did not cause different side effects or problems in older people than it did in younger adults. However, do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.

Note

The above information about Generic Paxil serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.