Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Paxil as follows: Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Paxil use, especially along with other antidepressants acting on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Paxil as follows: Paxil intake carries the risk of causing seizures, especially in individuals with history of seizures. Individuals can present with sudden episodes of loss of consciousness, intense convulsions with muscle contractions, bowel and bladder incontinence. Paxil is contraindicated or cautiously administered in individuals with history of seizures. Paxil intake can thin the blood and increase risk for bleeding in the skin and mucus membranes. This risk [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Paxil as follows: Paxil carries significant risk for obstruction to the drainage of fluid (aqueous humor) inside the eye. This blockage of fluid in the eye can result in increase in the intraocular pressure, eye pain, headache, blurred vision with haloes around light, compromised vision, and glaucoma. So, paxil is contraindicated or cautiously administered in glaucoma patients. Individuals with history of glaucoma must discuss with their physician on [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of using Paxil as follows: Serotonin syndrome                                                                          Serotonin is one chemical in the brain, which in permissible amounts, is believed to reduce anxiety and promote happiness and well-being. Very excessive concentrations of serotonin in the brain can lead to serotonin syndrome. Individuals with serotonin syndrome can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Paxil use, especially along with a [...]