PAROXETINE- paroxetine capsule
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Paroxetine Capsules
(PA-rox-eh-tine)
Read the Medication Guide that comes with Paroxetine Capsules before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider if there is something you do not understand or want to learn more about. Paroxetine Capsules contain a lower dose of paroxetine, a medicine also used to treat a number of psychiatric disorders. The lower dose of paroxetine in Paroxetine Capsules has not been studied in any psychiatric conditions and Paroxetine Capsules are not approved for any psychiatric uses.
What is the most important information I should know about Paroxetine Capsules?
Paroxetine Capsules may cause serious side effects.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, or go to the nearest emergency room:
1. Suicidal thoughts or actions:
Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider and call between visits if you are worried about symptoms.
Call your healthcare provider right away or go to the nearest emergency room if you have any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you:
2. Serotonin Syndrome. This condition can be life-threatening and may include:
3. Reduced effectiveness of tamoxifen. Tamoxifen (a medicine used to treat breast cancer) may not work as well if it is taken while you take Paroxetine Capsules. If you are taking tamoxifen, tell your healthcare provider before starting Paroxetine Capsules.
4. Abnormal bleeding. Paroxetine Capsules may increase your risk of bleeding or bruising, especially if you take the blood thinner warfarin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin.
5. Visual problems.
6. Low salt (sodium) levels in the blood. Elderly people may be at greater risk for this condition. Symptoms may include:
7. Bone Fractures. Women who take Paroxetine Capsules may have a higher risk of bone fractures. Contact your healthcare provider if you have pain in a bone.
8. Manic episodes:
9. Seizures or convulsions.
10. Restlessness. Women who take Paroxetine Capsules may feel an inner restlessness, agitation (nervousness), or be unable to sit still or stand still especially when they start taking Paroxetine Capsules. Call your healthcare provider if this happens to you.
11. Driving. Paroxetine Capsules may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other potentially dangerous activities until you know how Paroxetine Capsules affect you.
What are Paroxetine Capsules?
Paroxetine Capsules are prescription medicine used to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause. Paroxetine Capsules are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is not a hormone. The way Paroxetine Capsules treat hot flashes associated with menopause is not known. Paroxetine Capsules do not prevent or treat osteoporosis or dryness, itching or burning in and around the vagina.
Paroxetine Capsules are not for psychiatric problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Paroxetine Capsules are not for use in children.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you do not think that your hot flashes are getting better while taking Paroxetine Capsules.
Who should not take Paroxetine Capsules?
Do not take Paroxetine Capsules if you:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Paroxetine Capsules?
Before starting Paroxetine Capsules, tell your healthcare provider if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Paroxetine Capsules and some medicines may interact with each other, may not work as well, or may cause serious side effects when taken together.
If you take Paroxetine Capsules, you should not take any other medicines that contain paroxetine, including Paxil, Paxil CR and Pexeva. |
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:
Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medications.
Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can tell you if it is safe to take Paroxetine Capsules with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine while taking Paroxetine Capsules without talking to your healthcare provider first.
How should I take Paroxetine Capsules?
What should I avoid while taking Paroxetine Capsules?
What are the possible side effects of Paroxetine Capsules?
Paroxetine Capsules may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of Paroxetine Capsules include:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Paroxetine Capsules. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Paroxetine Capsules?
General information about the safe and effective use of Paroxetine Capsules.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Paroxetine Capsules for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Paroxetine Capsules to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Paroxetine Capsules. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You may ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about Paroxetine Capsules that is written for healthcare professionals.
For more information about Paroxetine Capsules, call Solco Healthcare US, LLC at 1-866-257-2597.
What are the ingredients in Paroxetine Capsules?
Active ingredient: paroxetine
Inactive ingredients: anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, shellac, and black iron oxide.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Distribute by:
Solco Healthcare US, LLC
Somerset, NJ 08873, USA
Manufactured by:
Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Xunqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang, 317024, China
Revised: 04/2021