does the paxil has any side effects??

Answer 1

Paxil CR is approved only for adults 18 years and over. There are benefits and risks when using antidepressants. Depression and other illnesses can lead to suicidal thoughts or behavior whether or not you are taking antidepressants. In some children and teens, antidepressants increase suicidal thoughts or actions. You and your family should watch closely and call the doctor right away, if you have worsening depression, thoughts of suicide, or sudden or severe changes in mood or behavior (for example feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, hyperactive, overly excited, or not being able to sleep), especially at the beginning of treatment or after any change in dose.

The reason that there have been some suicides with any and all antidepressants is the fact that when people are severely depressed they don't have the energy, drive or interest in doing anything at all. Most of them only sleep or sit for hours staring at blank walls. When this same person(s) decide to make a change for the better and get their life back, they start taking antidepressants which start to lift their depression. Unfortunately, on the road to being completely undepressed, you have to pass through the level of being mildly depressed. At this stage of depression, a person is more energetic, driven and is thinking more about his depression and problems than he was when he was severely depressed. It is at this time, that many people make the move to do away with themselves. It has nothing to do with the drug itself - only the level of depression the person is experiencing. The depressed person still needs to get help, but if that person is severely depressed and is taking antidepressant drug therapy, then someone should be responsible enough to keep watch on them during the mildly depressed period. This takes love and committment but the outcome for the depressed person is a life worth living. I have added some additional info for you below.

In most cases, you can take Paxil CR with other medications. However, medicines known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), thioridazine or pimozide should not be taken while you are taking Paxil CR. There may be other medicines that don't react well with Paxil CR, so be sure to tell your healthcare provider about any prescription and over-the-counter medications that you are taking.

As with any prescription medication, Paxil CR may cause some side effects, which are usually mild to moderate and may fade or disappear completely over time. A common side effect of Paxil CR is nausea, which may be lessened by taking it with food. Other side effects may include injury, infection, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, sleepiness, weakness, dry mouth, insomnia, dizziness, tremor, yawning, sweating, abnormal vision and sexual side effects. If you should experience any side effects, be sure to report them to your healthcare provider as soon as possible and follow his/her advice.

I took Paxil without any problems and found it was good for anxiety as well as depression.

Answer 2

I agree you should look for another doctor. I went on Paxil over a year ago (now trying to go off). I had some side effects, but I went on the medication GRADUALLY, as I hope you are too. I started with a small dose of 5 or 10 mg, and then increased in increments of 5 mg. So it was 5 mg for one week, then 10 mg for a week or so, then 15 mg for a week or so, then 20 mg. which is the strength I've been at since then. If you went from zero to 20 that may explain the severity of side effects. Good luck.

Answer 3

I gained weight on paxil

Answer 4

I went from around 175 to upper 180s, plus there were some sexual side affects. Though, given the benefit of taking it, it was a no-brainer - I'd do it again if I had to.

Answer 5

It most certainly does, I was taking that drug briefly (about 3 weeks), and ended up in the ER due to the strenght of the side effects.

Answer 6

All medications have side effects.

From the Physicians Desk Reference:

http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/rxdrugprofiles/drugs/pax1319.shtml

Answer 7

If you have been prescribed a medication you need to speak to you doctor about it. Take it as it indicates on the label. My male friend had problems with ejaculation. He could not ejaculate as he once did, it took forever. I have a female friend that had a problem with orgasm, she couldn't but she would rather not be depressed. It was worth it to her to keep taking it.

Answer 8

read the label and the instructions

Answer 9

MAYBE DEPENDS