What medications should not be taken with Paxil?

Do not use paroxetine with buspirone (Buspar®), fentanyl (Abstral®, Duragesic®), lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®), tryptophan, St. John’s wort, amphetamines, or some pain or migraine medicines (eg, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, tramadol, Frova®, Imitrex®, Maxalt®, Relpax®, Ultram®, Zomig®).

What are the contraindications for Paxil?

Who should not take PAXIL CR?

• a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.
• low amount of sodium in the blood.
• an increased risk of bleeding.
• manic behavior.
• manic-depression.
• suicidal thoughts.
• serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels.

Is AROPAX good for anxiety?

AROPAX corrects the chemical imbalance and so helps relieve the symptoms of major depressive disorder. AROPAX may also be used to treat irrational fears, general anxiety and obsessive behaviour. These can also be due to chemical imbalances in parts of the brain.

What happens if you stop taking AROPAX?

Some people may have symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, sleep disturbances, pins and needles, electric shock sensations or feeling sick and sweating if AROPAX is stopped, particularly if stopped suddenly.

Can you take Paxil with aspirin?

Using PARoxetine together with aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding. The interaction may be more likely if you are elderly or have kidney or liver disease. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

Is Paxil bad for your heart?

WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Widely used antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) don’t appear to raise the risk for heart trouble among young and middle-age patients, a large analysis suggests. Commonly prescribed SSRIs include Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft.

Is Paxil stronger than Zoloft?

Is Paxil or Zoloft more effective? In a randomized, double-blind study comparing the two drugs for the treatment of panic disorder, Paxil and Zoloft were found to be equally effective; however, Zoloft was slightly better tolerated, and patients did better when discontinuing the drug.

What is better than Paxil for anxiety?

Lexapro offers similar efficacy to Paxil with a better tolerability profile. Another class of drugs may also be preferable in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, selective norepinephrine inhibitors (SNRIs). These include Effexor XR (venlafaxine) and Cymbalta (duloxetine).

Is aropax and Paxil the same?

Paroxetine, also known by the trade names Aropax, Paxil, Pexeva, Seroxat, Sereupin and Brisdelle, was first marketed in the U.S. in 1992. Effective for major depression and various anxiety disorders, it quickly gained a sizable share of the antidepressant prescription market.

What good is Paxil?

Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks.

Is Paxil hard to get off of?

For most people who take paroxetine, the drug, at some point, becomes ineffective. Getting off of an SSRI like Paxil isn’t nearly as challenging as recovering from recreational drug use. Symptoms are usually mild and are easily managed by gradually decreasing the dose.

What pain reliever can I take with Paxil?

They are safe to take together. This should not cause any additional side effects or drug interactions. In fact, when considering over the counter pain relievers, Tylenol is the one to go with if you are taking Paxil.