Description

Paxil (paroxetin) is used for treatment of major depressive disorder, treating symptoms and preventing relapse of obsessive-compulsive and panic disorders. Social phobias / social anxiety disorders. Treatment of social phobias / social anxiety conditions. Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Method of administration and dosage

Paxil is intended for oral administration, it is recommended to take it once a day – in the morning with meals. The tablet should be swallowed without chewing.

As with all other antidepressants, the dose must be carefully selected individually during the first 2-3 weeks of treatment, and then adjusted depending on the clinical manifestations.

The course of treatment should be long enough to ensure that symptoms are relieved. This period can last several months for major depressive disorder, and even longer for obsessive-compulsive and panic disorder. As with other drugs for the treatment of mental disorders, abrupt discontinuation of Paxil should be avoided.

Major depressive disorder. The recommended dose is 20 mg per day. For some patients, a dose increase may be required This should be done gradually, increasing the dose by 10 mg (up to a maximum of 50 mg per day), depending on the clinical effectiveness of the treatment.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder. The recommended dose of Paxil is 40 mg per day. Treatment should be started with a dose of 20 mg per day, and then weekly increased by 10 mg per day. In some patients, improvement is observed only with a maximum dose of 60 mg per day.
Panic disorder. The recommended dose is 40 mg per day. Treatment should be started with a dose of 10 mg per day, and then weekly increased by 10 mg, depending on the clinical effect. In some patients, improvement is observed only with a maximum dose of 60 mg per day.

To reduce the risk of a possible increase in the symptoms of panic disorder, which is often observed at the beginning of treatment for this disease, it is recommended to start treatment with a low dose of Paxil.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The recommended dose is 20 mg per day. For some patients with insufficient efficacy, when taking 20 mg, the dose can be gradually increased by 10 mg per day, depending on the clinical effect, up to 50 mg per day.

Post-traumatic stress disorder. The recommended dose is 20 mg per day. For some patients with insufficient efficacy, when taking 20 mg, the dose can be gradually increased by 10 mg per day, depending on the clinical effect, up to 50 mg per day.