Seroxat 20 mg 30 tablets

Seroxat 20 mg 30 tablets:

• Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets 20 mg.
• Paroxetine hydrochloride is a medication that belongs to a class of medications known as 'selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors'.
• It works by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain, a hormone found in the brain that may be linked to depression and anxiety when deficient.

Uses of Seroxat:

 "For the treatment of adult patients suffering from depression and/or anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders that can be treated with this medication include:" 

• Generalized anxiety disorder (generally feeling very stressed and anxious).
•  Panic disorder (panic attacks, including agoraphobia, fear of open spaces).
•  Obsessive-compulsive disorder (obsessive, repetitive thoughts with uncontrollable behavior.
•  Social anxiety disorder (fear of social situations).
•  Post-traumatic stress disorder (anxiety caused by a previous traumatic event).
  

Do not take Paroxetine Hydrochloride:

• If you are allergic to paroxetine hydrochloride or any of the ingredients of this medication.
• Tell your doctor about your allergy and signs.
• If you are taking or have taken in the past two weeks an MAO inhibitor (used to treat depression), such as methylthioninium chloride (methylene blue) and moclobemide. Talk to your doctor if this applies to you. Your doctor will tell you when you should start taking paroxetine hydrochloride after stopping an MAO inhibitor.
• If you are taking any of the following antipsychotic medicines: Thioridazine or pimozide.

How to take Paroxetine Hydrochloride:

You may need to take one or more tablets or half a tablet; Be sure to follow the instructions below to learn how to take your doses:

• If your dose is 10 mg: Take one 10 mg tablet.
• If your dose is 20 mg: Take one 20 mg tablet.
• If your dose is 30 mg: Take one 30 mg tablet.
• If your dose is 40 mg: Take two 20 mg tablets.
• If your dose is 50 mg: Take one 30 mg tablet + one 20 mg tablet or two and a half 20 mg tablets.
• If your dose is 60 mg: Take 2 30 mg tablets or 3 20 mg tablets.
• Your doctor will tell you the exact dose you need to take and for how long (it could be several months or more) depending on your condition.
• Take the medication  exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• You will likely start to feel better within two weeks.
• If you don't feel better, be sure to talk to your doctor for advice. Accordingly, your doctor may recommend gradually increasing the dose by 10 mg, making sure not to exceed the maximum daily dose.
• Take the tablet in the morning with food. This will help prevent nausea.
• Do not chew the tablet.
• Take the medicine at the same time every day.
• Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
• If you are 65 or older, make sure you do not exceed 40 mg per day.
• Your doctor may recommend a lower dose if you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have severe liver or kidney problems, make sure not to exceed 20 mg per day.

Warnings and precautions:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking paroxetine hydrochloride if you are taking any other medicines.
• This medicine may make tamoxifen (used to treat fertility problems and breast cancer) less effective if taken together.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medicine if you are taking tamoxifen.
• Your doctor may switch your medication to another antidepressant.
• Talk to your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy (convulsions) or seizures, or if you have a history of manic episodes (hyperactive thoughts or behavior).
• Talk to your doctor before starting this medication if you have liver, heart, or kidney problems.
• Talk to your doctor if you are undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT); A procedure used to treat some psychological conditions.
• Talk to your doctor before you start taking this medication if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, have glaucoma (high pressure in your eye), diabetes (high blood sugar levels) or if you are on a strictly controlled low-sodium diet.
• Talk to your doctor before starting this medication if you are taking medications that may increase your risk of bleeding.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.

side effects:

Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may report:

• nausea.
• Sexual dysfunction or change in sexual drive (such as lack of orgasm, problems with erection and ejaculation in men).
• High blood cholesterol level.
• Sleep disturbances (such as nightmares, difficulty sleeping, or feeling sleepy).
• Lack of appetite.
• Dizziness.
• jerk.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• headache.
• weakness
• yawn.
• Blurred vision.
• Constipation or diarrhea.
• Dry mouth.
• overweight.
• Vomiting.
• Sweating.