Paxil® Side Effects
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There are many Paxil® side effects that patients should be aware of. Paxil® is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) anti-depressant that was approved by the FDA in 1993. Paxil® is a prescription drug approved to treat depression, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. Studies show that nearly twenty percent of all clinical trial patients in Paxil® studies have had to discontinue treatment because of significant Paxil® side effects.
Paxil® side effects have been found to cause serious physical and psychological problems in many patients taking this antidepressant. Physical Paxil® side effects can be increased in certain patient populations; therefore patients should discuss their full medical history with their physician prior to commencing treatment. Patients with a history of kidney problems, seizures, glaucoma, or problems with similar medications might be at a greater risk of suffering serious Paxil® side effects. Serious Paxil® side effects can also occur with use of MAO inhibitors, and therefore these two medications can not be taken together. Pregnant women are also advised not to use Paxil®.
Other physical Paxil® side effects that a patient can suffer may include: allergic reaction, irregular heart beat, abnormally high or low blood pressure, fever or chills, gastrointestinal problems, and other complications. Serious physical Paxil® side effects can also occur when a patient overdoses on this drug. The serious Paxil® side effects of an overdose can include: dizziness, drowsiness, facial flush, nausea, sweating, tremors, vomiting, seizures, and coma. Overdose of Paxil® can cause a potentially fatal case of acute renal failure.
Serious Paxil® side effects can also occur as a patient attempts to discontinue or modify their treatment. All SSRIs are habit-forming prescription medications. Of all the SSRI drugs, Paxil® is considered the most addictive. This means that serious Paxil® side effects can do injury to patients who are attempting to go off Paxil®. These Paxil® side effect withdrawal symptoms can last one to three months in some cases causing people to be fidgety, irritable, depressed, aggressive, and suffer from a variety of physical Paxil® side effects.
Extreme psychological Paxil® side effects can also occur with regular use of this drug. Paxil® can actually cause or worsen the exact symptoms it is intended to treat. Psychological Paxil® side effects can include: mania, delusions, hallucinations, the worsening of depressive symptoms, anxiety, agitation, obsessions and compulsions, and suicidal and violent thoughts or behaviors. One of the most dangerous Paxil® side effects is a condition called akathisia. Akathisia Paxil® side effects are characterized by extreme motor restlessness and agitation. This condition can be so bad that it leads people to have suicidal and violent ideations. This Paxil® side effect is often considered by experts to be a precursor to aggressive or suicidal behaviors.
If you or a loved one suffers from Paxil® side effects, please contact us to speak with a qualified and professional attorney who can help protect and maximize your interests.
