Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Paxil as follows:
- Do not take paxil, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of paxil or any other medications belonging to the same group as paxil, 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 paxil.
- Paxil can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on paxil, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with paxil. Also, if you have been taking paxil for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of paxil 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 paxil. This can result in compromised safety, falls, and accidents and so, must be avoided taken together with paxil.
