Paroxetine Tablets

What Is Paroxetine Tablets Used For

Paroxetine Tablets is an antidepressant that is used to help improve a person's mood by treating depression. Paroxetine Tablets has also been used to help people with obsessive compulsive disorder or panic attacks. Paroxetine Tablets could also be prescribed for use of other purposes such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

If you experience or are concerned or require more information about any of the above conditions, please contact your healthcare prescriber about Paroxetine Tablets.

How To Use Paroxetine Tablets

Remember to take your medication at regular intervals between every dose so that your drug will work efficiently. It is also important to follow the instructions given and read the patient information leaflet provided as these will differ between different medication.

Paroxetine Tablets should be taken, whole, orally with a glass of water. Paroxetine Tablets should not be chewed, crushed or cut. Remember, when taking Paroxetine Tablets or any prescription drug to always follow the label closely. To prevent an upset stomach you may take Paroxetine Tablets with food or milk. Be sure to space your doses evenly and do not take more than directed.

Paroxetine Tablets should only be taken as instructed by your healthcare prescriber. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare prescriber first or unless instructed to do so. If the medication is for your child, remember that the dosage instructions will differ, so please check prior to starting the medication.

Conflicting Medications With Paroxetine Tablets

Always consult the doctor who prescribed Paroxetine Tablets to you; as this is only a partial interacting medicines list:
  • Cisapride
  • Terfenadine
  • Astemizole
  • Pimozide
  • Thioridazine
  • MAO inhibitors- phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, selegiline
  • Paroxetine Tablets may interfere with these medications:
  • Alcohol
  • Warfarin
  • Cimetidine
  • Furazolidone
  • Certain migraine headache medicines
  • Other medications for heart rhythm or blood pressure
  • Linezolid
  • Digoxin
  • Lithium
  • Medications for psychotic disturbances
  • Dextromethorphan
  • Medications for weight loss or appetite
  • Barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures
  • Antacids
  • St. John's Wort, hypericum perforatum
  • Other medications for mental depression, mania, anxiety, or difficulty sleeping
  • Phenytoin
  • Metoprolol
  • Throphylline
  • Selegiline
  • Tramadol
  • Procarbazine
It is very important to inform your healthcare prescriber of your medical history and the drugs that you are taking. For example, drugs that you are currently taking along with Paroxetine Tablets may interact with each other. Inform your healthcare prescriber if you fall into any one of the following categories below:
  • Are a smoker
  • Use any other legal or illegal drugs or substances
  • Consume alcohol or caffeine on a regular basis

All of the categories listed above may affect the outcome of the medicine Paroxetine Tablets and as a result give rise to unwanted side-effects.

Read more information on Paroxetine Tablets using the links under About Paroxetine Tablets