Paroxetine

About paroxetine

Paroxetine is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Inhibiteurs sélectifs de la recapture de la sérotonine (ISRS) like paroxetine increase the amount of circulating serotonin available in your brain. Altering the balance of the chemicals in the brain can help improve symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, and OCD.

Dépression can develop for no apparent reason, or it can be triggered by a life event such as a relationship problem, a bereavement, or an illness. An anxiety disorder is a condition where anxiety is a major symptom. Trouble panique, trouble d'anxiété sociale, et trouble de stress post-traumatique are all anxiety disorders. Trouble obsessionnel-compulsif is a condition where you have recurring and persistent ideas that make you do repetitive actions.

The most common side effects of paroxetine are:

• Se sentir mal.

• Être malade (vomissements).

• Diarrhée.

• Constipation.

• Vision floue.

• Feeling dizzy, sleepy or weak.

• Bouche sèche.

• Maux de tête.

• Feeling anxious, nervous or agitated.

• Feeling restless and shaky.

• Sueurs.

• Bâillements.

• Problèmes de sommeil.

• Reduced sex drive (libido).

Vous trouverez une liste complète dans la notice d'information du fabricant fournie avec votre médicament.

Les effets indésirables s'améliorent souvent à mesure que votre corps s'adapte au nouveau médicament, mais parlez à votre médecin ou pharmacien si l'un des effets suivants persiste ou devient gênant.

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes que vous pensez être dus à ce médicament, parlez-en à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien pour obtenir des conseils supplémentaires.

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking paroxetine it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si vous êtes enceinte, essayez d'avoir un bébé ou allaitez.

• Si vous avez des problèmes avec le fonctionnement de votre foie, ou avec le fonctionnement de vos reins.

• Si vous avez une maladie cardiaque.

• Si vous avez de l'épilepsie.

• Si vous avez un taux de sucre dans le sang élevé (diabète sucré).

• Si vous avez un problème oculaire appelé glaucome.

• Si vous avez déjà eu un trouble de la coagulation.

• Si vous avez déjà eu des humeurs anormalement 'élevées', appelées manie.

• Si vous êtes traité par électroconvulsivothérapie (ECT).

• Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à un médicament.

• Si vous avez pris un antidépresseur connu sous le nom d'inhibiteur de la monoamine-oxydase (IMAO) au cours des deux dernières semaines.

• Si vous prenez d'autres médicaments. Cela inclut tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles à l'achat sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médecines complémentaires.

• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about paroxetine and will provide you with a full list of the side effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take paroxetine exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is prescribed as a once-daily dose, to be taken in the morning.

  • There are several strengths of paroxetine tablets - 10 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg. Your doctor will tell you which strength is right for you.

• If you are being treated for a panic disorder, your doctor may prescribe a low dose for you to begin with, and then increase it. This is because some people feel anxious during the first two weeks, and slowly increasing the dose helps to reduce this.

• Take paroxetine with a snack or just after eating breakfast, as this will help to reduce the likelihood of you feeling sick as a side effect. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water.

• If you are taking liquid medicine, it is recommended that you do not take indigestion remedies during the two hours before or during the two hours after you take paroxetine liquid. This is because antacids can reduce the amount of paroxetine your body absorbs.

• Si vous oubliez de prendre une dose, prenez-la dès que vous vous en souvenez. Si vous ne vous en souvenez que le lendemain, sautez la dose oubliée. Ne prenez pas deux doses ensemble pour compenser une dose oubliée.

• You may feel that paroxetine is not working for you straightaway. It can take a week or two after starting the treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it even if you feel like it is not helping.

• Essayez de respecter vos rendez-vous réguliers avec votre médecin. Cela permet à votre médecin de suivre vos progrès.

• While you are taking paroxetine, you may have thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life. These thoughts may also be associated with your condition. It is very important that you tell your doctor about this if it happens.

• Do not stop taking paroxetine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.

  • Vous devez vous attendre à ce qu'un traitement dure plusieurs mois. C'est normal et cela aide à prévenir la réapparition de vos symptômes.

• If you drink alcohol, ask your doctor for advice. Your doctor is likely to recommend that you do not drink alcohol while you are on paroxetine.

• If you have diabetes, you may need to check your blood glucose more frequently, as paroxetine may affect the levels of sugar in your blood. Your doctor will advise you about this.

• If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with paroxetine. This is because several medicines which are available from general retail outlets can interfere with the treatment.

  • En particulier, ne prenez pas le remède à base de plantes millepertuis, et demandez conseil avant d'acheter des analgésiques anti-inflammatoires.

• A few people taking paroxetine find that their skin is more sensitive to sunlight than normal. Until you know how your skin reacts, use a sun cream with a high sun protection factor (SPF) in strong sunlight.

• There are several types of antidepressants and they differ in their possible side effects. If you find that paroxetine does not suit you then let your doctor know, as another may be found that will.

• Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.

• Once a bottle of Seroxat® Oral Suspension has been opened it will keep for one month - after this time, make sure you have a fresh supply.

Is paroxetine a strong antidepressant?

Paroxetine is an antidepressant that is effective in improving the symptoms of depression and anxiety. How 'strong' it feels depends on the person.

Can paroxetine cause night sweats?

Paroxetine can sometimes cause side effects such as night sweats when you first start treatment or if your dose changes. Speak to your doctor if night sweats become bothersome or affect your sleep.

Does paroxetine cause weight gain?

Paroxetine may cause weight gain in some people. If you notice changes in weight, speak with your doctor for advice on managing or adjusting treatment.