The most popular antidepressant today is the drug "Paxil." Reviews say that the medication really effectively fights various depressive conditions.
It is produced in tablet form, the main active ingredient is paroxetine. Analogs for the active component are Adepress, Rexetin, Apo-paroxetine, Sirestill, Actaparoxetine, Plizil.
Pharmacological properties
The medication is a powerful antidepressant, the effect of which is to slow the capture of neurons in the brain of the serotonin mediator. The medicine “Paxil” (reviews indicate this), unlike other antidepressants, does not cause an increase in pressure, does not inhibit the nervous system, does not affect the functioning of the heart, and does not change the heart rate.
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of almost all types of depression of any severity. The tool is effective against relapses of depression, significantly complicating the therapy. The medication is used for obsessive compulsive disorders, neurotic conditions associated with obsession, obsession with ideas. With the help of an antidepressant, they act on panic disorders, including agoraphobia, social phobias, anxious generalized conditions, and stressful post-traumatic neuroses.
The drug "Paxil": price and instructions for use
Regardless of the diagnosis, the tablets are taken once during the morning breakfast. The daily dose for depression is 20 mg. In the absence of a pronounced effect, the amount of the drug is increased by 10 mg weekly until the volume reaches a maximum of 50 mg. Adjustment of therapy is made after a two-week use of the drug. In obsessive compulsive conditions, panic disorders, 40 mg of Paxil is taken daily. Reviews indicate that they begin treatment with small doses, daily increasing them depending on the condition. This helps to prevent panic symptoms in the initial stages of therapy. The cost of the drug is 235 rubles.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to take medicine with individual intolerance, the joint use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Incompatible medication "Paxil" and alcohol. Do not prescribe pills during pregnancy, for children under the age of majority, as well as for nursing mothers.
Side effect of the drug "Paxil"
Reviews say that after taking the medicine, negative reactions of the body can be observed. In patients, appetite is impaired, hematomas form on the mucous membranes and skin, and the cholesterol index rises. Adverse reactions include somnological disorders, hallucinations, lethargy, headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, increased heart rate, hyperhidrosis, decreased libido, rash, dyspeptic symptoms. The drug causes withdrawal syndrome, therefore, dosage reduction should be done gradually at the final stages of treatment.