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Paxil is an SSRI antidepressant, basically used to treat a number of mental conditions including mental/mood disorders, depression, suicidal thoughts etc. In addition to providing a couple of other benefits, Paxil is mainly used by patients who have suicidal tendencies. Before taking antidepressant medication, it is better to speak with a doctor about your condition and know about the benefits as well as the risks in using them, especially if the patient is less than 25 years old.
Uses of Paroxetine or Paxil
Paxil treats panic attacks, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Imbalances in certain substances in the brain are one of the main causes of the conditions mentioned above. Paxil restores the balance of the unbalanced substances like serotonin, a neurotransmitter, effectively.
Benefits
• Makes patients’ mood better
• Enhances energy
• Better sleep
• Increased appetite
• Reduce anxiety and unreasonable fears
• No more obsessions
• Decreases the possibility of panic attacks
• Lessens premenstrual symptoms such as depression
Side effects of Paxil
Obviously, there are a few possible but less-likely-to-occur side effects known in Paxil users.
Side effects include
• Lack of interest in sex
• Anorgasmia
• Loss of or decreased response to sexual stimuli
• Ejaculatory anhedonia
The above mentioned side effects are reversible of course, but can last a few months or even years, after completely stopping the use of Paxil and the condition is known as Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction.
Other common adverse side effects include:
• Nausea
• Ejaculatory disturbance
• Genital disorders
• Asthenia
• Excessive sweating
• Dizziness
• Insomnia
• Dry mouth
• Paresthesia
• High blood pressure
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Impaired memory
• Constipation
• Tremor
• Agitation
A rare but serious side effect known in Paxil users who takes high dosages is serotonin syndrome. Buy Paxil from a Canada pharmacy like www.canadadrugpharmacy.com or any licensed pharmacy. Most general side effects would last only to up to 4 weeks maximum, as by that time the body will be tolerant to the drug. However, suddenly stopping the use of the drug would cause the side effects to reemerge but in a more severe manner and it will last for a long time. Most side effects will disappear as the treatment is continued, following the directions of the doctor or psychiatrist.
People who use Paxil and other SSRI antidepressant drug should take care not to consume high doses of the drug. Higher the dosage, more severe will be the side effects, if at all they occur. Low dosages effectively serve the purpose and the symptoms of side effects would be less severe and wouldn’t last long. Patients using Paxil, with a bipolar condition or with no mania history may experience hypomania, but chances for this are pretty low.
The patients are advised to reveal their medical history, the recent medication they used family medical history etc to the doctors and follow the instructions for doses given by the doctor or psychiatrist strictly.