Potential Side Effects
- If you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction to this medication such as hives or rash, trouble breathing, or swelling of the tongue, throat or face, you should seek medical attention right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have any symptoms that become worse or are new. These might include changes in behavior or mood, panic attacks, trouble with sleep, anxiety, or if you find that you feel agitated, irritable, impulsive, mentally or physically hyperactive, restless, have a stronger feeling of depression or find that you think of hurting yourself or committing suicide.
Essential Paxil Information
You should never take Paxil if you are taking Orap - generic name pimozide; Zyvox - generic name linezolid; Mellaril - generic name thioridazine; Urolene Blue - generic name methylene blue. Also, if you are currently taking an MAOI such as Furoxone - generic name furazolidone; Marplan - generic name isocarboxazid; Azilect - generic name rasagiline; Nardil - generic name phenelzine; Emsam, Eldepryl or Zelapar - generic name selegiline; Parnate - generic name tranylcypromine. Taking any of the listed medications while taking Paxil could cause a serious and dangerous drug interaction and add to the long lasting serious side effects.
Before you start taking Paxil, you should let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease, any clotting or bleeding disorders, bipolar disorder, glaucoma, seizures, or a history of suicidal thoughts or drug abuse.
You should know that there is the potential for life threatening and severe medical problems if you take Paxil with many other medications, so it's important that you make sure to inform your doctor about all of the medications you are taking. This should include any OTC medications, herbal and vitamin supplements and prescription medications. Paxil has the potential to cause serious side effects such as heart problems or lung issues in newborns if you're taking this medication while you're pregnant. Keep in mind that your depression could come back if you quit taking your medication. If you do become pregnant while you are taking this medication, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor first.
Any time you start a new antidepressant like Paxil, you might notice that you have suicidal thoughts. This can be especially true if you're younger than 24. Your doctor needs to keep an eye on your progress for about 12 weeks or so when you begin treatment with this medication.