Medicines do have their side effects that people need to watch out for. Antidepressants can also have varied side effects. Paxil has a lot of serious side effects besides being a useful antidepressant. In every drug or medicine, there is a pregnancy risk category and Paxil went from C to D.
An increase risk for heart attack is seen when antipsychotics and antidepressants are taken together, as shown in the results of a study conducted due to most patients taking antipsychotics also needs antidepressants.
One of the major problems when taking antidepressants like Paxil is the vulnerability to suicide. People ages 24 and below have a high risk of having suicidal thoughts when they are taking Paxil. Paxil users should be monitored closely for any signs of suicide, like a change in their behavior or deepening of their depression. Contact a physician for any changes of behavior like being more irritable.
Some people that are only experiencing less serious side effects of Paxil find it tolerable. They may experience drossiness, insomnia, nervousness and dizziness. Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth and changes in their weight are some annoying side effects that some are complaining. Impotence and decrease libido are also noted for Paxil users. Ringing in the ears is also one common side effect for Paxil.
Some of the reported severe side effects by Paxil users are as follows, those are the ones that needs to be referred to a doctor. Seizures, memory loss, confusion, weakness, easy bruising, fainting are things to watch out for. Fever, swelling of face, lips and tongue that can cause difficulty of swallowing and breathing can be experienced by people allergic to Paxil. Also things that need to be reported are fast irregular heartbeat, rigid muscles, overactive reflexes, tremors and sweating.
Women taking Paxil during the first trimester of their pregnancy can risk having babies with serious heart or lung defect but stopping the medication may put them in relapse. Plans of getting pregnant while under Paxil should be aired to the attending physician. The manufacturer of Paxil is now getting cases form women that have children with Paxil birth defects.
