Paxil Patient, Information, Instructions - Paroxetine Hydrochloride

Paxil Patient, Information, Instructions - Paroxetine Hydrochloride

PATIENT INFORMATION

Physicians are advised to discuss the following issues with patients for whom they prescribe PAXIL: Patients and their families should be encouraged to be alert to the emergence of anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, impulsivity, akathisia, hypomania, mania, worsening of depression, and suicidal ideation, especially early during antidepressant treatment.

Such symptoms should be reported to the patient's physician, especially if they are severe, abrupt in onset, or were not part of the patient's presenting symptoms.

Please also refer to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections.