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PXN SR 12.5MG 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:

PXN SR 12.5MG TABLET belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. PXN SR 12.5MG 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. PXN SR 12.5MG 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. PXN SR 12.5MG TABLET has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

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PXN SR 12.5MG 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.

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

PXN SR 12.5MG 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 PXN SR 12.5MG 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 PXN SR 12.5MG TABLET if you have glaucoma as PXN SR 12.5MG TABLET might cause increased pressure in the eye.

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

People taking antidepressants such as PXN SR 12.5MG 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 PXN SR 12.5MG TABLET as PXN SR 12.5MG TABLET might make tamoxifen less effective.

PXN SR 12.5MG TABLET may cause unusual bleeding or bruising such as vomiting blood or passing blood in stools. Therefore, talk to your doctor before taking PXN SR 12.5MG 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).