Has anyone had long term effects from the use of Paxil or became toxic as a result of taking this drug?
2006-08-31 00:50:48 · 4 answers · asked by Bright2011 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
yes I have severe PANES (persistent adverse neurological effects following SSRI discontinuation) email me if you want to compare notes, there have been lots of law suits, but usually something very tragic happened and it's the family that is left initiating the law suit, there are also class action suits that find the drug companies at fault, but class action means a huge group is suing so the financial reward has to be split, so each participant only gets a very small percentage
2006-08-31 01:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by Voodoo Doll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paxil is an SSRI. It is one of the safest classes of medicine. Its benefits outweigh the side effects.
General side effects are mostly present during the first 1-4 weeks while the body adapts to the drug. Almost all SSRIs are known to cause either one or more of these symptoms. A person receiving paroxetine treatment may experience a few, all, or none of the following side-effects, and most side-effects will disappear or lessen with continued treatment, though some may last throughout the duration.
Nausea
Drowsiness
Headache
Changes in weight and appetite
Changes in sexual behaviour
Increased feelings of depression and anxiety (initially)
Dry mouth
Constipation
Diarrhea
Rash
Restlessness or akathisia
Itch
Sodium depletion
Changes in urination
Sweating
Muscle weakness
Uncharacteristic levels of aggression
Individuals experiencing any of the following symptoms should contact their doctor immediately:
Jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
Fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Black, tarry stools (this can indicate upper GI bleeding)
Despite these side effects, Paroxetine is effective and generally well-tolerated in adults. Paroxetine is a useful tool in treating major depression, particularly in adults who have not responded to other therapies
2006-08-31 00:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my mom became addicted to this years ago when it first came out...they went to a lawyer and tried to get comensated for the therapy and money loss...couldnt happen because at the time it wasnt "known" to be addictive. I dont know if its still on the market...but warn all!
2006-08-31 00:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by sassy2sloppy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you can answer a professional live support at http://mypharmacy.be for example. Or search some related articles in google or yahoo.
2006-08-31 01:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋