What is Seroxat 20mg used for?

Seroxat is a treatment for adults with depression and/or anxiety disorders.

How does Seroxat make you feel?

When taking ‘Seroxat’ some people may have an upset stomach, a rash, or a dry mouth. They may sweat more than usual, or feel drowsy but be unable to sleep soundly. They may also have some sexual problems that will go away when they stop taking the tablets.

What are the side effects of Seroxat?

Common: dizziness, sensory disturbances, sleep disturbances, anxiety, headache. Uncommon: agitation, nausea, tremor, confusion, sweating, emotional instability, visual disturbances, palpitations, diarrhoea, irritability. Discontinuation of paroxetine (particularly when abrupt) commonly leads to withdrawal symptoms.

How fast does Seroxat work?

It can take a week or two after starting the treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor.

Can I take Seroxat at night?

The capsules are usually taken once a day at bedtime with or without food. You may want to take paroxetine with food to prevent stomach upset. Take paroxetine at around the same time every day.

Does paroxetine help you sleep?

The improvement in sleep duration with paroxetine 7.5 mg (an increase of up to 37 min/night from baseline) compares favorably with results obtained with agents used specifically for the treatment of insomnia, such as zolpidem, which has been shown to increase total sleep time by 51 minutes or more per night.

Does Seroxat make you happy?

Paroxetine won’t change your personality or make you feel instantly happy and relaxed. It works over time to correct the chemical changes in your brain that have made you become depressed or anxious, and gets you back to feeling like your old self.

Does paroxetine make you last longer in bed?

Paroxetine is one of the SSRIs, which increase the amount of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in postsynaptic membrane receptors and thus delay ejaculation. Although it is not approved by the FDA, it has the advantage of lower dropouts and cost, with almost identical effects to dapoxetine [12, 13].

Can you take paroxetine for life?

Are There Any Risks For Taking Paroxetine For Long Periods Of Time? To date, there are no known problems associated with long term use of paroxetine. It is a safe and effective medication when used as directed.

What happens if you suddenly stop taking paroxetine?

Stopping paroxetine abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin). Depression is also a part of bipolar illness.

Why do you take paroxetine at night?

Some classes of antidepressants (mostly SSRIs) can trigger nausea as well as vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. While this often resolves itself as your body adjusts to the medication, sticking to a nighttime medication schedule can also help by hopefully allowing you to sleep through any digestive woes.