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Increasing Risks for Paxil Users

Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 by Nicole Hobbs


People need to watch out for the side effects of the medicine that they are taking. Side effects of antidepressants can vary with each person. Paxil is one of the leading antidepressants in the market but severe side effects also come along with it. 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.

Vulnerability to suicide is one of the major problems in taking Paxil as an antidepressant. People ages 24 and below have a high risk of having suicidal thoughts when they are taking Paxil. It is imperative that those taking Paxil should be monitored closely to watch out for signs of suicide like unusual behavior or worsening of their depression. Proper notification of a physician when there is a change of behavior seen in the person taking Paxil can prevent slip-ups.

Side effects that are less serious are often tolerable to some people. They may experience drossiness, insomnia, nervousness and dizziness. Some also complained about dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea and constipation with minimal weight changes. A change in their sex drive can also be noted with impotence. Paxil users also have common side effect of ringing in the ears.

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. Things to watch out for are headache, memory problems, confusions, seizures, weakness, fainting spells and easy bruising or bleeding. Those that may be allergic to Paxil could experience swelling of the face that could impede swallowing and breathing and also generalized fever. Some may have tremors, rigid muscles, overactive reflexes, irregular and fast heartbeat and sweating.

Some women taking Paxil while they are pregnant can have babies with birth defects although discontinuing the medication may have 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.

URL References:

  •          rxlist.com/paxil-drug-patient.htm
  •          panicdisorder.about.com/od/treatments/a/paxil.htm
  •          bipolar.about.com/cs/sfx/a/sfx_paxil.htm

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More Information on Brain Zaps

Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by Nicole Hobbs

The brain of a human being is a complicated and often misunderstood part of the body.It has taken doctors and other medical professionals’ centuries to know what they do now about the brain and still they’ve barely scratched the surface on it. While there are studies currently going on about how resistant the brain is to drugs like antidepressants, neuroscience is still a relatively new form of science.

One common side effect of drugs which affect the brain is so called “brain zaps.” There are several symptoms of brain zaps which many describe as brief but repeated electric shock-like sensations in the brain and head, or originating in the brain but extending to other parts of the body. The experience does often vary from person to person. There are many who claim that they feel wave-like electrical pulse that quickly travels across the surface of (or through) the brain. While other people also claim that they experience these "waves" through the rest of their body, but the sensation dissipates quickly. These waves are also sometimes accompanied by brief tinnitus (ear ringing) and vertigo like feelings. Once the initial shock is over, light-headedness is felt that may last for a while.

What is the root cause of brain zaps? There have been studies which have shown that brain zaps are most commonly experienced by those who are trying to stop taking antidepressants, especially those in the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) group. Many of these antidepressant medications work by holding serotonin, which is a chemical that is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is required to have communication between nerve cells, for longer periods in the synaptic spaces of the nervous system. The space that is created between the nerve cells is where it is believed that an electrical current may become present. Since Serotonin transmits currents, it is highly possible that holding the Serotonin longer than nature intended could cause a misfiring of electrical current resulting in a Brain Zap.

Many who have experienced brain zaps have described the experiences as ranging from mildly irritating to completely disabling, however, there is still a lot to learn about them. Brain zaps have also been known to be a side effect of antidepressants similar to Paxil birth defects. Consult your doctor a soon as possible if you are experiencing brain zaps.

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Small Percentage of Paxil Users Report Serious Side Effects

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by Nicole Hobbs

A popular prescription drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Paxil gained its United States Food and Drug Administration approval in 1992 after a FDA study showed that the drug efficiently help adults with depression. Just like other prescription drugs Paxil has its own share of adverse side effects, these side effects can rang to mild side effects easily treated by your doctor, to more severe ones which can cause you serious harm.

Some of the commonly known side effects of taking Paxil include: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.If any of these side effects become constant or more severe in pain please consult with your doctor for further evaluation. The more commonly reported side effects of Paxil use include: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.If any of these side effects become constant or more severe in pain please consult with your doctor for further evaluation.

Paxil has as well its potentially harmful side effects, these side effects are rare (reported to affect only 1% of Paxil users) however, if you have begun to feel or show symptoms of any of the following side effects please consult with your doctor as soon as possible: absence of or decrease in body movements, agitation, difficulty speaking, erection without sexual stimulation accompanied by pain or tenderness, fast or irregular heartbeat, feelings of paranoia, inability to move eyes, incomplete, sudden, or unusual body or facial movements, low blood sodium (confusion, seizures, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of energy), muscle pain or weakness, problems with urination, rapid, involuntary eye movements, red or purple patches on skin, talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control, or vision changes.

Similar to other prescription drugs, Paxil has numerous side effects which can range to relatively mild to potentially harmful. If you believe that you have been injured in anyway because of the use of Paxil then seeking legal action could be your next logical step. If you would like more information on your legal options, visit with a Paxil Lawyer as soon as possible, many Paxil lawyers will give you a free consultation and not charge you unless you get compensated in your case.

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