Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Paroxetine as follows:
- Do not take paroxetine, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of paroxetine or any other medications belonging to the same group as paroxetine, such as, fluoxetine, citalopram, and sertraline. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of paroxetine.
- Paroxetine can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on paroxetine, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with paroxetine. Also, if you have been taking paroxetine for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of paroxetine intake, when you are being started on any new medication.
- Alcohol, opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, a number of OTC cough medications, antihistamines, and antianxiety medications can further add to the dizziness and confusion caused by paroxetine. This can result in compromised safety, falls, and accidents and so, must be avoided taken together with paroxetine.
