Paroxetine Side Effects

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Trade Name:  Paxil
Generic Names:  Paroxetine
 
What are the side effects for Paroxetine?
The side effects of paroxetine include dry mouth, blurred vision, sleepiness, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia, sweating, postural hypotension, decreased libido, social dysfunction.
What is the mechanism of Paroxetine?
Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
How is Paroxetine excreted?
 Paxil is metabolized by the liver
 Adverse events in people taking with Paroxetine
Gastrointestinal Constipation, dry mouth
Neurological Postural hypotension, agitation, sweating
Cardiac Tachycardia
Genitourinary Urinary retention, decreased libido, sexual dysfunction
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Pharmacology - Paroxetine
Question:
What is one of the main side effects of Paroxetine overdose?
Answer:
Paroxetine overdose has been associated with seizures.
Question:
How does Paroxetine effect the metabolism of other drugs in the liver?
Answer:
Paroxetine Is an Inhibitor of the hepatic Cytochrome P-450 system.
Question:
What is the mechanism of Paroxetine?
Answer:
Paroxetine functions as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.