Paxidep CR 25mg Tablet Health Feed

Dear lybrate-user,
paxidep pr is paroxetine prolonged release tablet ip. I don't know what is oxtus cr. Look at the strip, in small letters, the chemical name and dose will be printed. With a magnifying glass read it. If it contains clonazepam in addition, don't use it. You may need clonazepam only for few weeks whereas paroxetine for many months.

Yes you can take the same like that, if you are not having sedation in the morning you can divide the dosage and take. Good luck.

PaxidepCR is usually the drug given in Socila Anxiety /Panic, it is safe, but how long you are taking and what is the response. One drug and one dose may not suit all. Medication only will not cure Anxiety. Please meet a Psychiatrist who will Evaluate you and guide you through.

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Dear user we can very well appreciate your concern regarding this medicine.
Usually this is a safe medicine. Common side effects seen are confusion and nervousness, change in taste, andheadache, constipation, change in sex drive, forgetfulness, decreased appetite, difficulty concentrating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting, as well as weight gain, diarrhea and dizziness, accumulation of gas, a feeling of weakness, abdominal and stomach pain.
It is advisable not to use this medication withou...more

Yes these medications basically calm your body down and inhibit your sympathetic system which can decrease your blood pressure by some extents.

No nothing will happen.
Stop taking any tablet on your own please.
If you have any stress or want to discuss anything please take therapy and counseling.
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling
all the best.

Hello, simple answer is with controlled release (cr) preparation, paroxetine shall remain in blood stream for longer time & will have less chance of adverse side effects like dry mouth, sleepiness etc. So, depending upon a patients profile psychiatrist shall choose whether paroxetine plain or paroxetine-cr is of better use.

Paroxetine is used in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia and post traumatic stress disorder. Common side effects of paroxetine
low sexual desire, delayed ejaculation, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), nausea, dryness in mouth, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, stomach upset.

Hello Lybrate user, thank you for your query. The dose depends on the condition for which paroxetine has been prescribed. Depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance or something else. The usual dose range is 12. 5 mg to 75 mg although 75 mg is usually not required. Hope this helps. Good luck and best wishes! if you wish for a detailed consultation for your problem, would be happy to help. Thank you.