Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR
Aspen Pharma

prescription required

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In-stock 10 tablet cr in 1 strip
108.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Depression Anxiety disorder Phobia

COMPOSITION:
Paroxetine (12.5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Paroxetine   12.5mg

Uses of Pexpen Tablet CR
Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to use Pexpen Tablet CR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pexpen Tablet CR works
Pexpen 12.5mg Tablet CR is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Pexpen Tablet CR
It can take 2-3 weeks for Pexpen to start working. Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Pexpen, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Pexpen, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Pexpen is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Pexpen available or sold over the counter?
No. Pexpen is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Q. Is Pexpen safe?
Yes. Pexpen is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Pexpen a narcotic/controlled/addictive substance?
No. Pexpen is not a narcotic/controlled substance. However, it can cause addiction in some cases because of its effects on the brain

Q. Is Pexpen the same as Xanax?
No. Pexpen is an anti-depressant while Xanax (alprazolam) is a sedative/anti-epileptic drug

Q. Is Pexpen a MAOI/benzodiazepine/anti-depressant?
Pexpen is not a MAOI (mono-amino oxidase inhibitor) or a benzodiazepine. It is an anti-depressant

Q. Does Pexpen cause headache, weight loss, memory loss, hair loss, high blood pressure?
Yes. Pexpen may cause headache, weight loss, memory loss, hair loss or high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.