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Paroxetine at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy

The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

Online Paroxetine (Paxil CR) Use Indication:

Paroxetine comes as a tablet, suspension, and controlled-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. Paroxetine it is usually taken once daily in the morning and may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take paroxetine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the suspension well before using.
Swallow the controlled-release tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
Continue to take paroxetine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Paroxetine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor will probably want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.

Paroxetine (Paxil CR) Medication  Side Effects:

Side effects from paroxetine are common, and include:

• jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms

• slow or difficult speech

• shuffling walk

• persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still

• fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms

• difficulty breathing or swallowing

• severe skin rash

• yellowing of the skin or eyes

• irregular heartbeat

Precautions on using Paroxetine (Paxil CR) Medication

Before taking paroxetine,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to paroxetine or any other drugs.

• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks, especially anticoagulants [warfarin (Coumadin)]; antidepressants; antihistamines; cimetidine (Tagamet); digoxin (Lanoxin); levodopa (Sinemet, Larodopa); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; medication for high blood pressure, seizures, Parkinson's disease, asthma, colds, or allergies; muscle relaxants; phenobarbital; procyclidine (Kemadrin); sedatives; sleeping pills; sumatriptan (Imitrex); theophylline (Theo-Dur); thioridazine (Mellaril); thyroid medications; tranquilizers; tryptophan; and vitamins.

• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; an enlarged prostate; difficulty urinating; seizures; an overactive thyroid gland; or liver, kidney, or heart disease.

• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking paroxetine, call your doctor immediately.

• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking paroxetine.

• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Paroxetine  drug affects you.

• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

• tell your doctor if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness of this drug.

• plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Paroxetine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.