Paxil Side Effects - Paroxetine

Bipolar Medications Library

List of Paxil side effects. Paxil - generic Paroxetine - is an SSRI antidepressant that may be prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.

Common Paxil Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Constipation; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; headache; increased sweating; nausea; problems in urinating; trembling or shaking; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting

Less Common Paxil Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Anxiety or nervousness; blurred vision; change in sense of taste; decreased or increased appetite; decreased sexual desire; tingling, burning, or prickling sensations; weight loss or gain

Always notify your doctor if you experience these Paxil side effects:

Less Common: Agitation; fast or irregular heartbeat; muscle pain or weakness; skin rash

Rare: Absence of or decrease in body movements; difficulty in speaking; inability to move eyes; incomplete, sudden, or unusual body or facial movements; low blood sodium (confusion, convulsions [seizures], 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

Paxil Withdrawal Side Effects - Notify Doctor:

Agitation, confusion, or restlessness; diarrhea; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache; increased sweating; muscle pain; nausea or vomiting; runny nose; trembling or shaking; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes

Paxil Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor Immediately:

Dizziness; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; flushing of face; irritability; large pupils; nausea; racing heartbeat; trembling or shaking; vomiting

Other Paxil side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

Disclaimer: This is not intended to be all-inclusive or to replace information provided by your doctor or with the prescription from the manufacturer.