Paxil Side Effects

Withdrawal Problems, Addiction, Suicide and Attempted Suicide

Paxil studies have linked the drug with violence, suicide and suicidal thinking in children, adolescents and teenagers. In addition, the drug may also cause a variety of severe withdrawal symptoms, making it difficult for a patient to stop using it. Because of these side effects there have been numerous Paxil lawsuits, Paxil complaints and Paxil class actions.

Paxil, also known as paroxetine, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, is included in the class of medicines known as SSRI’s, or Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors. These drugs increase the activity of serotonin and are used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorders.

Withdrawal Symptoms From Paxil May Include:

"Electrical 'zaps' to the brain, dizziness, extreme nausea, crying spells, light headedness, vertigo, coordination problems, gait disturbances, sweating, vomiting, high fever, abdominal discomfort, flu symptoms, agitation, tremulousness, irritability, aggression, sleep disturbance, nightmares, tremor, confusion, memory and concentration difficulties, lethargy, malaise, weakness, and general fatigue."

• intense insomnia
• extremely vivid dreams
• extreme confusion during waking hours
• fear of losing your sanity
• depersonalization- feeling of existing outside of reality
• memory and concentration problems, panic attacks
• severe mood swings, like extreme irritability and anger
• suicidal thoughts
• dizziness/vertigo
• electric feeling shocks throughout your body
• unsteady gait
• slurred speech
• headaches
• profuse sweating
• muscle cramping
• blurred vision
• outbursts of tears for no apparent reason
• hypersensitivity to motion, sounds, smells
• decreased appetite
• nausea
• abdominal cramping
• loss of appetite
• chills/hot flashes

Other Possible Paxil Withdrawal Symptoms: fainting, scratching sounds within one's head, tingling sensations in lips and areas around them, heart palpitations and chest pain, swollen and sore eyes, fatigue, bursting headaches, lump in throat, rash, dry, flaky, and/or irritated skin, grinding teeth, difficulty with swallowing, itchiness, numbness, speech problems, trembling.

In addition to the severe withdrawal symptoms and suicidal ideation that some Paxil users may experience other more common side effects may include:

• upset stomach
• drowsiness
• weakness or tiredness
• excitement or anxiety
• insomnia
• nightmares
• dry mouth
• changes in appetite or weight

Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• constipation
• difficulty urinating
• frequent urination
• blurred vision
• changes in sex drive or ability
• excessive sweating

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
• slow or difficult speech
• shuffling walk
• persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still
• fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• severe skin rash
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• irregular heartbeat

Symptoms of Paxil overdose may include:

• drowsiness
• coma
• upset stomach
• tremor
• rapid pounding or irregular heartbeat
• confusion
• vomiting
• dizziness
• seizures
• fainting
• blurred vision
• yellowing of the skin and eyes
• seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
• difficulty urinating

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