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Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR 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:

Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR 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. Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR 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. Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

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Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR 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.

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

Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR 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 Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR. 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 Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR if you have glaucoma as Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR might cause increased pressure in the eye.

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

People taking antidepressants such as Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR 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 Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR as Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR might make tamoxifen less effective.

Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR may cause unusual bleeding or bruising such as vomiting blood or passing blood in stools. Therefore, talk to your doctor before taking Pixet 12.5mg Tablet CR 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).