Paxil - used in the treatment of depression

Side Effects:

Stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, headache and blurred vision may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.

Other side effects reported include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, appetite changes, tiredness, tremor, nervousness, anxiety, change in sex drive or sexual ability, sweating or altered tastes.

If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, rapid heart rate, vomiting, mental confusion, abnormal thinking, skin rash or breathing trouble while taking this medication.

This medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision.

Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness and avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages which can aggravate these effects.

Precautions:

This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.

Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Tell your doctor if you have a pre-existing kidney disease, liver disease, seizure disorder, thyroid disease, history of substance abuse or if you have any allergies.

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Generic Name: Paroxetine HCl

Dependency development? - No

Uses

- Major Depressive Disorder .

- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

- Panic Disorder

- Social Anxiety Disorder

Overdose

Treatment should consist of those general measures employed in the management of overdosage with any drugs effective in the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Ensure an adequate airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. Monitor cardiac rhythm and vital signs. General supportive and symptomatic measures are also recommended. Induction of emesis is not recommended.

Gastric lavage with a large-bore orogastric tube with appropriate airway protection, if needed, may be indicated if performed soon after ingestion, or in symptomatic patients.

THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DRUG.

Natural therapy, remedy;

Tea

Fatigue

1 tsp. American Ginseng - dried
1 tsp. Siberian Ginseng - dried
1 tsp. Amalaki - dried
1 tsp. Licorice root powder
1/4 tsp. Ginger and Clove
2 strands of Saffron
1 pinch of Black Pepper
3 cups water

Bring the herbs and the water to a boil in a saucepan. allow the herbs to steep for an additional 10 minutes.
Strain. Drink 1-3 cups a day.
Note: The powdered herbs can also mixed and stirred into warm milk.

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