Paxil side
effects:
Paxil side effects
cannot be anticipated but may arise while on this antidepressant
medication. Some rare but serious unwanted Paxil side effects may
occur with the use of this antidepressant and have been referred to as
the serotonin syndrome. This syndrome (or group of symptoms)
is more likely to occur shortly after the dose of Paxil has been
increased. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they
do occur, you need to contact your doctor immediately. Check with
your physician as soon as possible if any of the following Paxil side
effects occur:
Less common Paxil
side effects:
Agitation; chest
congestion; chest pain; chills; cold sweats; confusion; difficulty
breathing; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up
from a lying down or sitting position; fast, pounding, irregular
heartbeat or pulse; muscle pain or weakness; skin rash
Rare Paxil side
effects:
Absence of or
decrease in body movements; bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black
part of the eye); difficulty in speaking; inability to move eyes;
incomplete, sudden, or unusual body or facial movements; increased
sensitivity of eyes to light; low blood sodium (confusion,
convulsions, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of
energy); red or purple patches on skin; serotonin syndrome (confusion,
diarrhea, fever, poor coordination, restlessness, shivering, sweating,
talking and acting with excitement you cannot control, trembling or
shaking, twitching); talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and
activity you cannot control
Other Paxil side
effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These
side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to this
antidepressant. However, you should check with your doctor if the
following side effects continue or are bothersome.
More common Paxil
side effects:
Acid or sour
stomach; belching; decreased appetite; decreased sexual ability or
desire ; excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines; heartburn;
nervousness; pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones;
passing gas; problems in urinating; running or stuffy nose; sexual
problems, especially ejaculatory disturbances; sleepiness or unusual
drowsiness; stomach discomfort, upset, or pain; sweating; trauma;
trembling or shaking; trouble in sleeping
After you stop
taking this antidepressant medicine, your body may need time to
adjust. The length of time this takes depends upon the amount of the
medicine you are using and how long you have been using it. You should
check with your doctor immediately if you notice any of the previously
mentioned Paxil side effects.
