Antidepressant "Paxil": reviews of doctors

Perhaps, one of the most well-known antidepressants of the group of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is Paksil. He is preferred by many, because he is able to fight both stressful and anxious conditions, that is, he copes with all widespread types of depression, as well as with panic attacks or social phobias.

More details about the form of release

In the modern market of Paksil medicines, patients' testimonials are evidence of this, can be found only in the form of tablets that are intended for internal reception. On a kind these are usual round pills of white color, covered with a shell, slightly convex on both sides. The variety of assortment is only that there are packages of 10, 30 or one hundred pieces.

We study the composition

Regardless of whether you choose a package with how many tablets you will have, each pill will have 20 mg of active ingredient - paroxetine. It was not without auxiliary components such as calcium phosphate hydrophosphate, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide and others.

How does Paxil act on a person suffering from depression or panic attacks?

As already mentioned, "Paxil", doctors' reviews confirm this, is able to selectively (that is, selectively) block the seizure of serotonin, and the result of this action is the effect of antidepressant or anti-anxiety. That is why this drug is used only in this area.

"Paxil", doctors' comments on this very often can be found, it is a life-circle for people who are in a depressed state and who are suicidal thoughts. As practice shows, this drug will cope, even if other medications that were previously taken by the patient were powerless. By the way, it is recommended to take it for the prevention of recurrence of depression.

But if a person suffers from a panic state, Paksil (instructions for use, reviews and recommendations of doctors confirm this) should be taken only in combination with nootropic medications or tranquilizers prescribed by the attending physician.

Why do many appoint "Paksil"? Because this is the drug that will not affect how sleeping pills on a person, while it does not impair the quality of sleep, that is, no additional means will not have to be applied to get rid of such consequences. Although if the patient has had trouble sleeping, the attending physician can decide whether to take such drugs in the complex.

"Paxil", doctors' opinions about this also say, does not affect the activity of the brain, which is very important, that is, his work is not oppressed. At the time of taking this medication, there will be no changes in blood pressure or changes in the rate of contraction of the heart.

How quickly can I see the results of the drug?

If we talk about a really significant, well-visible effect of the application, then it can be observed already in the second week of taking the medication. And if we talk about persistent action, then its practitioners see their patients after two full weeks of admission.

Let's consider in details indications to application

We have already figured out that "Paxil" is necessary for problems in the mental sphere. To be more precise, it is prescribed for the following symptoms and diseases:

• Depression. And depression of any type, including those that are accompanied by anxiety.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder. These are such conditions in which a person has an irresistible desire to fight with problems that may appear.
• Disorders of a panic type. "Paxil", reviews of patients confirm, it helps even with such disorders, which are accompanied by fear of open spaces.
• Sociopathy. Today, many people ascribe themselves to social phobia, perceiving it simply as a little nervousness from the understanding that it will be necessary to speak in public. Real social phobia is much more serious and brings a lot of worries and problems to the patient, which is why Paksil can be prescribed for such a diagnosis.
• If the patient is diagnosed with a daily anxiety or even an anxiety disorder generalized, he or she may also be prescribed the drug described.
• If a person has had depression earlier or has experienced a severe form of stress, he can also be credited with Paxil antidepressants, reviews about this particular treatment are in most cases positive.

Of course, such a drug can act not as a basic element of treatment, but as, for example, supportive. With post-traumatic stresses, it will always be taken only for the purpose of treatment.

Let's talk about the correct application

Since the average dose of the drug for 24 hours is 20 mg, it is often ascribed to take only one tablet per day. It is important to know that the tablet should be swallowed whole, not shredding it before reception and in no case chewing.

"Paxil", instructions for use, reviews of practitioners warn about it, you need to take it until all the symptoms of the disease are stopped. Often the course of treatment lasts more than one month, in each individual case it is worth listening only to the recommendations of the treating specialist, who will monitor the recovery process and make a timely decision about stopping the course of therapy.

With depressions

So, in case of depression, "Paxil", according to the recommendations of doctors, is applied on a pill per day for at least two to three weeks, after which it will be possible to begin to evaluate the results of such treatment. If the doctor finds the improvements not significant enough, he can increase the daily dosage rate of the drug. The maximum dosage is 50 mg per day. You should know that the dosage is increased very smoothly - only 10 mg per week and under the constant supervision of the treating specialist. If, after the first increase in dosage, the drug has been taken for more than seven days and the improvements are imperceptible or unobtrusive, a repeated increase in dosage is possible. It is important to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of Paxil, in order to stop treatment in time, until the patient has become addicted to the drug.

The average course of treatment can last from 4 to 12 months, as already mentioned, for each individual case is selected his course of treatment. After this, the drug is gradually phased out.

In panic disorders

The fact that with panic disorders is very effective is "Paxil", doctors' reviews confirm. With such diseases, the average dosage rate is 40 mg per day. The maximum can be 60 mg for 24 hours. As with depression, an increase in dosage can be started after two to three weeks of use, which did not bring a weighty result, and only 10 mg per week. For children, the dosage is much less for such diseases, it will be from 20 to 30 mg per day. The maximum allowed for children to prescribe 50 mg per day. The drug starts with 10 mg per day and the dosage is also increased once a week by 10 mg.

With such diseases, the course of treatment lasts an average of 4-8 months. After the gradual withdrawal of the drug begins.

The correct method for social phobia

Symptoms of social phobia perfectly stop when taking 20 mg per day adults and 10 mg per day by children, as well as adolescents. Begin to take in such cases, the drug "Paxil" (reviews of doctors and patients confirm this) with 10 mg, after the dosage is increased by 10 mg once a week. As soon as the doctor confirms that the dosage is sufficient for treatment, it will not be increased until the end of the course of treatment. The average course lasts 4 months, although there have been many cases when it took 10 months.

Anxiety disorders and "Paxil"

Instruction, doctors' reviews note that for most patients, 8 months of treatment is sufficient to finally overcome the generalized anxiety disorder. Often enough dosage of 20 mg for 24 hours, although if necessary, it can be increased to 50 mg (all the same, 10 mg per week is increased dosage, no more).

Stress disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder

One pill per day with such a disease is enough for most patients. The maximum dosage in such cases is allowed at a rate of 50 mg, to increase to it it is possible once a week on 10 mg. With such problems, pills "Paxil", medical reviews about this can often be found, helps for 4-7 months.

Correct cancellation

Reviews of those who became dependent on Paksila confirm that if you do not follow the rules described below, you can seriously damage your health. So, Paxil is the drug that requires a slow and gradual cancellation. Schematic algorithm of actions:

• The size of the last dosage is reduced by 10 mg and for another week we take the drug according to a new dosage;
• Weekly it is necessary to reduce the dosage by half a tablet or by 10 mg until you reach a dosage of 20 mg, it is in this amount that you need to take the drug for a week and then completely abandon it.

What to do if you or your attending physician notice a worsening of the fact that they began to cancel the drug Paxil? Reviews of the best modern specialists in this case recommend recommencing the previous dosage of the medicine, drink in such quantity for another 2 or 3 weeks, and after that start the process of cancellation again. If necessary, reduce the dosage of the drug by half a tablet or 10 mg every three weeks, the main thing is that the drug cancellation does not harm the patient's improved health.

Is it possible to take the drug to pregnant or lactating mothers?

Experiments on animals did not show any changes or negative effects from taking this medication by pregnant or lactating women, no changes were observed in either the female or the fetus.

But clinical observations confirm that taking such a drug is dangerous in the first trimester of pregnancy, as it increases the risk of congenital anomalies and heart defects.

If mothers took "Paxil" in the third trimester, side effects (doctors' testimonies confirm this) were expressed in the form of unstable temperature, problems with feeding the baby, increased reflexes, etc. Similar complications occurred 5 times more often in mothers who took this Drug than moms who did not take it.

If we talk about men, studies have shown that Paxil is also capable of lowering the quality of spermatozoa, so when using this drug for treatment, the conception of a child should be postponed. Changes in sperm will be addressed after a short time after the complete abolition of the use of the drug, then it is already necessary to start planning a pregnancy.

Does Paxil influence the ability to drive a car or control other machinery?

As the observations of patients treated with this drug show, no changes, no deterioration in the ability to drive a car or control machinery is observed. But all the same the person should listen to itself, and if there is a sensation of deterioration of a status, it is necessary to refuse performance of similar actions.

What do doctors say about an overdose?

As shown earlier experiments, to observe side effects from this drug can only be if you simultaneously take 100 tablets. Overdose will be expressed in the form of a significant dilatation of the pupils, severe vomiting and increased anxiety. In this case, immediately wash the patient's stomach and leave under the supervision of specialists.

Death from "Paxil" was observed only in the case of its combination with psychotropic drugs, which could not interact with it. "Paksil" and alcohol, reviews confirm, it is also a deadly cocktail when the dosage of the first and second component is not observed. In addition, it is worthwhile to understand that even if you drink a little alcohol, if you take this drug, this action will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment to zero. It is also possible that side effects from taking this medication will increase if you regularly drink alcohol, albeit in small amounts.

What often happens when you cancel?

Sometimes patients develop a "withdrawal syndrome", with "Paxil" it is also possible. So, with the withdrawal syndrome from this medicine can be observed:

• Feeling dizzy;
• Minor sleep disturbance;
• Short periods of confusion;
• Regular nausea, which can not be removed with proper nutrition or with special preparations;
• Sweating of the hands or the body as a whole;
• Sometimes (very rarely) diarrhea is observed.

Often, some of the symptoms described above are observed only in the first days of the beginning of drug withdrawal, since this is really a small stress for the organism, to which it was not ready. Also, similar consequences can be found in people who missed taking medication (several tablets in a row) or taking alcohol. Experts say that the withdrawal syndrome will last for a maximum of two weeks, and no specific treatment is needed for this patient, it is just necessary to survive this period to return to normal life without such medications. That is why it is worthwhile to cancel the described drug in stages.

Are there any contraindications?

"Paxil" is not prescribed for children under 18 years with the aim of treating depressive conditions. It is also not recommended for children who have not yet reached the age of seven. Before use, you should carefully read the list of excipients to make sure that you do not have individual hypersensitivity to them.

And a couple of words about the drug

"Paxil" reviews positive deserved from the majority of patients who took it. As experts say, this drug can receive negative reviews only in that case. If the person himself or his attending physician did not follow the instructions for use. If you take these pills without prescribing a doctor, you can seriously damage your health or become dependent on antidepressants. Experts recommend combining the reception of this drug with regular visits to a psychologist and strict follow-up of instructions and recommendations. To the treatment process really gave the results, it is better to completely refuse from drinking alcohol, even in small doses.