Paroxetine is a remedy with antidepressant action, indicated for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in adults over 18 years old.
This medicine is available in pharmacies, in different doses, in generic or under the trade name Pondera, and can only be purchased upon presentation of a prescription.
It is important for the person to know that treatment with this medication should never be interrupted without the doctor's recommendation and that, during the first days of treatment, symptoms may worsen.
What is it for
Paroxetine is indicated for the treatment of:
- Depression, including reactive and severe depression and depression accompanied by anxiety; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia; Social phobia / social anxiety disorder; Generalized anxiety disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder.
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How to use
Paroxetine should be administered in a single daily dose, preferably at breakfast, with a glass of water. The dose should be evaluated and adjusted by the doctor and reevaluated about 3 weeks after the start of treatment.
The treatment can last for several months and, when it is necessary to suspend the medication, it should only be done when indicated by the doctor and never abruptly.
Who should not use
This remedy is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, who are undergoing treatment with drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors or with thioridazine or pimozide.
In addition, it should also not be used by people under 18, pregnant or women who are breastfeeding.
During treatment with paroxetine, a person should avoid driving vehicles or operating machinery.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects that may occur during treatment with paroxetine are nausea, sexual dysfunction, tiredness, weight gain, excessive sweating, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, yawning, blurred vision, dizziness, tremors, headache. headache, drowsiness, insomnia, restlessness, abnormal dreams, increased cholesterol and decreased appetite.
