GlaxoSmithKline has said it will recall some batches of its antidepressants Paxil and Seroxat because the active ingredient used to make them might have been
Paroxetine (Paxil) can make
It is used to treat several diseases, including major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder
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The Paxil recall
PAXIL may be associated with these serious side effects: 2
It belongs to a group of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Administer PAXIL as a single daily dose in the morning, with or without food
People may begin to experience discontinuation symptoms 2–4 days after tapering their dosage of Paxil
It can help improve your day-to-day mood, energy, and interest in life, while reducing any fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and panic attacks
Paxil belongs to a category of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs
Paroxetine treats mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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It could harm an unborn baby
effectiveness of PAXIL was demonstrated in patients dosed in a range of 20 mg to 60 mg daily
Paxil CR (paroxetine extended-release) dosage form: Tablets: 12
Each enteric, film-coated, controlled-release tablet contains paroxetine hydrochloride equivalent to paroxetine as follows: 12
If you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or any of the conditions mentioned above The typical Paxil dosage for adults starts at 10 mg to 20 mg by mouth once daily in the morning
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It works by balancing chemicals in the brain and increasing serotonin levels to improve the user’s mood