תרופות

תופעות לוואי. התנגשות עם תרופות אחרות: Paxil, Seroxat Generic name: paroxetine hydrochloride Use: OCD, panic disorder, social phobia, depression. Action, if known: Paxil increases the amount of active serotonin in the brain. It usually has a calming and/or sedating effect. Side effects: Paxil can cause headache, insomnia or restless sleep, dizziness, tremor, nausea, weakness, sexual dysfunction, or dry mouth. It lowers the seizure threshold, and can cause mood swings in people with bipolar disorders. Known interaction hazards: Paxil should not be taken with alcohol. Never take it with an MAOI antidepressant, or soon after stopping an MAOI. Paxil strengthens the action of warfarin, theophylline, and procyclidine. It also changes how digoxin and phenytoin act in the body. Tips: People with liver or kidney disease should be monitored regularly while taking Paxil. This medication has a short life in the body, so missed doses may be more likely to cause side effects. Some people who take Paxil for a long period and then stop suddenly experience unpleasant effects, occasionally including the onset of depression. To avoid these difficulties, always reduce your dose gradually under medical supervision.