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Aropax (Paroxetine)

Generic Name: Paroxetine (pa-ROX-e-teen)

Brand Name: Paxil

Uses of Aropax:

Aropax is a medicine that is used to help people with depression and anxiety disorders.
To get the most out of your treatment, and to reduce the chance of your anxiety and/or depression coming back, it is important that you take your Aropax as often and for as long as your doctor recommends. Aropax is also known as paroxetine.

How to Take Aropax tablet.

Take this medicine as directed. It can be taken with or without food. It may up to 4 weeks to reach full effect, but you may see symptoms of depression improving in one to two weeks. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting with your doctor.

Aropax Side Effects

Some common side effects reported with Aropax medicine include.

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Insomnia.
• Weakness or tiredness.
• Dry mouth.
• fatigue

Warnings and precautions for Aropax:

• Although drinking moderate amounts of alcohol is unlikely to affect your response to AROPAX, it is best to avoid alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
• Starting doses and maximum doses are lower for patients over the age of 60.
• Do not take monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants (MAOIs) until 2 weeks after you stop taking AROPAX. Examples of MAOIs include phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate). There may be others so please check with your doctor.
• Plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Paroxetine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Effects on stopping AROPAX:

If Aropax is stopped suddenly you may notice effects such as

• Feeling anxious or agitated.
• sweating.
• changes in sleep

These are usually mild to moderate and don't last very long. When you and your doctor decide you need to stop taking AROPAX, your doctor can suggest how to gradually reduce the Aropax dose to avoid these effects. Remember to tell your doctor as soon as possible if you do not feel well when you are taking or soon after you have stopped taking AROPAX.

How to Store Aropax:

Keep Aropax medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

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