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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Depression Anxiety disorder Phobia

COMPOSITION:
Paroxetine (20mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Pxt 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Pxt 20mg Tablet 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

Pxt 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Pxt 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Pxt 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pxt 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Pxt 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pxt 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Paroxetine   20mg

Uses of Pxt Tablet
Pxt 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to use Pxt Tablet
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. Pxt 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pxt Tablet works
Pxt 20mg Tablet 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 Pxt Tablet
It can take 2-3 weeks for Pxt 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 Pxt, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. If your doctor asks you to stop Pxt, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. The addiction/dependence potential of Pxt is very less. You may develop anxiety during initiation of therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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