Thursday, March 24, 2011

Side Effects of Paxil

In 1992 a drug named Paxil was introduced in the market, this drug was used to overcome the problem of depression. It was first introduced in United Sates. It is also applied for the cure of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is also called as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The main function of this is to maintain the balance of serotonin in an individual’s body. But this pill is not any wonder pill. Like all other pills it also has some side effects. This article will cover the after affects of using this pill.

Losing or gaining weight, pain in head, nausea, drying of mouth, increase amount of sweating, sleepiness, insomnia, increase or decrease in hunger, diarrhea or constipation, incapability to obtain orgasm, fractional or complete loss of sexual desire known as libido, erectile dysfunction, motion sickness, tremor, vertigo all are some of the common side effects of Paxil. The tests conducted on the people were given the dose of Paxil but due to huge amount of side effects the test were not completed.

Though the above mentioned after effects seems not to have huge impact on the users but there are after effects which can even lead to suicide or death. People have problems related to kidney, seizures, glaucoma are most likely to have serious effects of Paxil. Using MAO inhibitors with Paxil can also serious after effects that’s why both of them should not be used simultaneously. Using Paxil during pregnancy also causes defects in birth that’s why it is advised not to use this pill during pregnancy.

Paxil is the most addictive drug among all the SSRI drugs. This means that if patient is trying to stop using this drug it will harm you badly. If a person wishes to stop using it then he will have to face the complications up to three months. It may result in depression, irritation, fidgety, aggression, suicide and different sort of physical defects. This pill may cause more harm than providing any advantage. Mania, delusions, hallucinations, depression, nervousness, obsessions, agitation are some of the psychological damages related to this pill. One thing must be noted that there may also be other psychological damages. Akathisia is one of the most dangerous Paxil after effect. This will result in restlessness and agitation which in return leads to suicide and violent ideas. An amazing thing is that apart from all the harmful effects it is still in the market. So, one should consult his or her doctor before taking this pill because it’s effects very harmful and instead of providing any benefit it may produce serious harms to its user. So, the advice of the doctor is must before taking this medicine.

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