Paroxetine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Paxil
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
One rare but serious unwanted effect that may occur with paroxetine use is
the serotonin syndrome. This syndrome (group of symptoms) is more likely to
occur shortly after the dose of paroxetine is increased.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they
may need medical attention.
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects
continue or are bothersome:
More common
Acid or sour stomach; belching; decreased appetite; decreased sexual
ability or desire; excess air or gas in stomach or
intestines; heartburn; nervousness; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; passing gas; problems
in urinating; runny or stuffy nose; sexual problems, especially ejaculatory disturbances; sleepiness or unusual drowsiness; stomach
discomfort, upset, or pain; sweating; trauma; trembling or shaking; trouble in sleeping
Less common
Abnormal dreams; anxiety; bladder pain; body aches or pain; change in sense of taste; changes in
vision; cloudy urine; confusion; congestion; difficulty
in focusing eyes; difficulty in moving; discouragement, feeling sad or empty; drugged feeling; dryness of throat; excessive muscle tone; fainting or loss
of consciousness; fast or irregular breathing; feeling of unreality; feeling of warmth
or heat; flushing or redness of skin, especially
on face and neck; frequent urge to urinate; headache, severe and throbbing; heavy
bleeding; increase in body movements; increased appetite; irritability; itching, pain, redness, or swelling of eye or eyelid; itching of the vagina or genital area; lack of emotion; loss of interest or pleasure; loss of memory; lump in throat; menstrual changes; menstrual pain or
cramps; muscle twitching or jerking; pain during sexual intercourse; problems
with memory; problems with tooth; rhythmic movement of muscles; sense of detachment
from self or body; severe sunburn; slow heartbeat; sneezing; thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor; tightness in throat; tingling, burning,
or prickling sensations; trouble concentrating; voice changes; watering of eyes; weight loss; yawn
After you stop using this
medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes
depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it.
During this period of time check with your doctor if you notice any of the
following side effects:
Abnormal dreams; agitation, confusion,
or restlessness; burning, crawling, itching, numbness,
prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings; diarrhea; dizziness or light-headedness; electric shock sensations; fear; headache; increased sweating; muscle pain; nausea or vomiting; nervousness; runny nose; trembling or shaking; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes Other side effects not listed
above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check
with your doctor.
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