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Paro 20 mg Tablet

Paroxetine (20mg)

₹94.00 ₹96.153% Off


Product Code: 166627
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: D D Pharmaceuticals
Constituents

Paroxetine (20mg)

Usage of Paro 20 mg Tablet

Paro 20 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobia and post traumatic stress disorder.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Low sexual desire
  • Delayed ejaculation
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Vomiting
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Nausea
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Weight gain
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Stomach upset

Unit

10 tablets in 1 strip

Manufacturer

D D Pharmaceuticals

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How to use Paro 20 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Paro 20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Paro 20 mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Related Warnings

Paro 20 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

Paro 20 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

Paro 20 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Paro 20 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Paro 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paro 20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Paro 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paro 20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Often a preferred treatment of anxious depression as well as major depressive disorder with anxiety disoders.
  • It can take 2-3 weeks for Paro 20 mg Tablet to start working.
  • Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
  • If your doctor asks you to stop Paro 20 mg Tablet, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Paro 20 mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
  • The addiction/dependence potential of Paro 20 mg Tablet is very less.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Paro available or sold over the counter?

No. Paro is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Q. Is Paro safe?

Yes. Paro is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is Paro a narcotic/controlled/addictive substance?

No. Paro is not a narcotic/controlled substance. However, it can cause addiction in some cases because of its effects on the brain

Q. Is Paro the same as Xanax?

No. Paro is an anti-depressant while Xanax (alprazolam) is a sedative/anti-epileptic drug

Q. Is Paro a MAOI/benzodiazepine/anti-depressant?

Paro is not a MAOI (mono-amino oxidase inhibitor) or a benzodiazepine. It is an anti-depressant

Q. Does Paro cause headache, weight loss, memory loss, hair loss, high blood pressure?

Yes. Paro may cause headache, weight loss, memory loss, hair loss or high blood pressure. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.Show moreShow less

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