Patient/caregiver was instructed upon paroxetine and mechanism of action as follows:
- Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that are synthesized in the brain and spinal cord. These chemicals are released at nerve endings, into the junction between two nerve cells and help the nerve cells to communicate with each other.
- These chemicals can have multiple roles and functions in the body. Serotonin is one such chemical considered to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being.
- Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication used to treat mood disorders, such as, major depression and anxiety.
- Paroxetine works by increasing the serotonin concentration and enhancing the actions of serotonin at the junction between nerve cells.
- Promotion of actions of serotonin in the nervous system helps with contributing to relief of anxiety, control symptoms of depression, and promote feelings of well-being, contentment, and happiness.
