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Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PAROXETINE-12.5MG

Uses:

Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits:

Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders. Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

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Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This increases serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helping in regulating mood.

Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet is used to treat anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.

Do not discontinue Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet ; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.

Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet may cause decreased libido (sex drive), impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation and problems with orgasm. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Please consult your doctor before taking Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet if you have glaucoma as Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet might cause increased pressure in the eye.

Consult your doctor before taking Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet if you have diabetes as Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet might fluctuate blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised if you are taking Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet . Talk to your doctor if your blood sugar levels are unstable.

People taking antidepressants such as Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet are more likely at risk of developing suicidal thoughts. Talk to your doctor immediately if you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself.

Consult your doctor before taking tamoxifen (used to treat cancer) along with Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet as Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet might make tamoxifen less effective.

Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet may cause unusual bleeding or bruising such as vomiting blood or passing blood in stools. Therefore, talk to your doctor before taking Paroxit-12.5mg SR Tablet if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking medicines that might increase the risk of bleeding such as blood thinners (warfarin), anti-psychotics (perphenazine or clozapine), tricyclic antidepressants (clomipramine), or NSAID’s (acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, celecoxib, etodolac, diclofenac, meloxicam).