Several Side Effects Linked to Paxil Use
A popular prescription drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Paxil gained its United States Food and Drug Administration approval in 1992 after a FDA study showed that the drug efficiently help adults with depression. However, like many prescription drugs Paxil has its fair share of adverse side effects, most are relatively minor and can be treated by your doctor, there are other symptoms which are more severe and may cause you harm. This drug is considered by many to be highly addictive and one might develop a Paxil Addiction when taken in prolonged periods and in large doses.
The following are the more commonly known side effects of Paxil use: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.If any of these side effects become constant or more severe in pain please consult with your doctor for further evaluation.
Paxil also has its range of severe side effects which has been reported in about 1% of its users, if any of the following side effects begin to manifest then consult with your doctor as soon as possible: absence of or decrease in body movements, agitation, difficulty speaking, erection without sexual stimulation accompanied by pain or tenderness, fast or irregular heartbeat, feelings of paranoia, inability to move eyes, incomplete, sudden, or unusual body or facial movements, low blood sodium (confusion, seizures, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of energy), muscle pain or weakness, problems with urination, rapid, involuntary eye movements, red or purple patches on skin, talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control, or vision changes.
Similar to other prescription drugs, Paxil has numerous side effects which can range to relatively mild to potentially harmful. If you have become harmed or injured due to the use of Paxil then seeking legal action could be your next logical step. For more information on any potential legal action you may take, visit with a Paxil lawyer as soon as possible, most lawyers will give you a free consultation and many will not charge you unless your case receives compensation by the courts.
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