What are the side effects to Paxil?

Question

My doctor put me on Paxil for my anxiety and told me that it would help me with depression as well. I don't think I'm depressed nor do I feel depressed (have been in the past) but do suffer from anxiety disorder. And today I took my first Paxil pill and lots of stuff running through my head. I feel angry...I feel mad.... this is not my persona at all. I'm a very happy person, especially around my family. And ironically today, has not been a good day. Very angry and no reason that I can think of. Unsure if its a side effect and i'm trying to be optimistic about takign this medication. Any input would be appreciated.

Answer 1

If the pills are making you angry....

I personally wouldn't take them anymore!

Especially if you don't feel depressed to begin with.

As far as your question about the side effects of Paxil.......

If you have any of the following serious side effects, stop taking paroxetine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
an irregular heartbeat or pulse;
low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision);
unusual bleeding or bruising; or
fever or chills.
Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take paroxetine and talk to your doctor if you experience

headache;
sleepiness or insomnia;
weakness;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
dry mouth;
tremor, nervousness, anxiety trouble concentrating; or
changes in appetite or weight.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect paroxetine?

Do not take paroxetine together with pimozide (Orap), thioridazine (Mellaril), or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegeline (Eldepryl), or tranylcypromine (Parnate). You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAOI before you can take paroxetine. You must wait 5 weeks after stopping paroxetine before you can take thioridazine (Mellaril).

Before taking paroxetine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

tryptophan;
warfarin (Coumadin);
digoxin (Lanoxin); or
lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);
theophylline (Theobid, Theolair, Theochron, Elixophyllin, and others);
other SSRIs such as fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft), and others;
a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others;
aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), ketoprofen (Oruvail), and others;
a phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), and others;
almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig);
heart rhythm medication such as flecainide (Tambocor), propafenone (Rhythmol), and others; or
cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB).
If you are using any of the medicines listed above, you may not be able to take paroxetine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with paroxetine. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using paroxetine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.


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Doctors usually don't have the time to tell you all of this.

Although it is very important information you should know.

Good Luck!


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Answer 2

Less likely that all these symptoms are side effects of Paxil. I think you should try to change medicine. Try Zolofit in consultation with your doctor. Based on experience of my clients , Forgetfulness , Weight Gain , Sexual side effect can be attributed to Paxil.

Answer 3

A side effect of certain antideph3essants is delayed orgasm. For this reason, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil) or fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), are used to help delay ejaculation. If SSRIs don't improve the timing of your ejaculation, your doctor may prescribe the tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine (Anafranil). Unwanted side effects of antidepressants may include nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness and decreased libido.

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Answer 4

If things don't improve in the next couple of days you need to ask your doctor to switch your medication. I know quite a few people who have taken Paxil (myself included) and it seemed to only make things worse. I know personally, I wanted to kill myself while taking it and I was never that depressed before.

Answer 5

paxil is a medication that has a well known amount of side effects but the symptoms that you describe are strange. I believe that it is effecting your emotions and some well known depression medications due cause bad stimulunt reactions. Please contact your psychologist because these emotions are irregular.Until then discontinue the medication.

Answer 6

It interferes with your ability to ejaculate.