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Chemical Name: Paroxetine
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Paxil Information: Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) is a long acting antidepressant medication and classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or social anxiety disorder. DO NOT TAKE Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) if you are also taking fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, astemizole, terfenadine, sibutramine, tramadol, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). ADDITIONAL MONITORING of dose of Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking clozapine, cyproheptadine, lithium, selegiline, or tricyclic antidepressants. Other drugs besides which may affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG) include dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, and sparfloxacin among others. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeats. Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) at room temperature, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) even if you feel better. AT LEAST 1 TO 2 WEEKS, and sometimes up to 4 weeks, may pass before Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) reaches its full effect. DO NOT STOP TAKING Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) without checking with your doctor.Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine) MAY CAUSE drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine). DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while you are taking Paxil CR from Canada (Paroxetine).
Paxil Side Effects: As with many medications, Paxil CR side effects also occur.Common Paxil CR side effects are nausea, which may be lessened by taking it with food. Other Paxil CR side effects may include injury, infection, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, sleepiness, dizziness, yawning, sweating, dry mouth, asthenia, insomnia, abnormal vision, and sexual side effects. If you should experience any Paxil CR side effects, be sure to report them to your healthcare provider as soon as possible and follow his/her advice.
Paxil CR is a unique formulation of Paxil that offers proven medical benefits for people with depression and panic disorder. Paxil CR gives you the powerful relief of the original Paxil, plus a specially designed Geomatrix™ tablet that controls the absorption of the drug. Clinical studies showed that Paxil CR provides effective symptom relief with a low number of patients stopping their treatment due to side effects.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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