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Paxil withdrawal symptoms are a serious concern in today''s society. Paxil is a SSRI antidepressant manufactured by pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. Paxil was approved by the FDA in 1993 to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress syndrome. Paxil is one of the most popular drugs on the market today.
Of all the SSRI antidepressants available (including Zoloft, Prozac, and others), Paxil withdrawal symptoms are the worst. A short duration of action and the drug''s intense impact make Paxil withdrawal symptoms so severe. Paxil has a shorter half life than other SSRI drugs making Paxil withdrawal symptoms occur sooner and more severely than withdrawal from other antidepressant medications.
The severe side effects from taking Paxil not only pose a serious threat to patients, but also make discontinuation of the treatment problematic. Paxil withdrawal symptoms can compound the adverse effects of Paxil. Severe side effects that occur because of Paxil use include, but are not limited to: extreme mania possibly involving delusions and hallucinations, the paradoxical effect of causing or making depression worse, intense anxiety and agitation, the development of compulsions and obsessions, and akathisia. Akathisia causes extreme agitation, discomfort and loss of motor control and is considered to be one precursor to the hostile, violent, suicidal and homicidal behaviors that occur with both Paxil use and Paxil withdrawal symptoms.
It is estimated that approximately four to ten percent of Paxil users will experience extreme adverse Paxil withdrawal symptoms, though others may experience more mild Paxil withdrawal symptoms. The onset of Paxil withdrawal symptoms usually occurs between one to three days following the discontinuation of treatment and can last for many months in more severe cases. A period of two to six weeks is the average time patients experience Paxil withdrawal symptoms.
Serious and common Paxil withdrawal symptoms can include, but are not limited to, the following: flu-like symptoms, intense insomnia, vivid dreams, debilitating fear, memory and concentration problems, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, severe mood swings, dizziness, the feeling of being shocked from head to toe, profuse sweating, nausea, slurred speech, difficulty walking, sensory disturbances, and more.
In 2000 charges were brought against GlaxoSmithKline for their failure to properly warn the public about the serious dangers associated with Paxil use and Paxil withdrawal symptoms. This lawsuit prompted both the FDA and Paxil''s makers to include a warning on labeling regarding Paxil withdrawal symptoms.
While many symptoms of severe Paxil withdrawal symptoms are acknowledged by its manufacturer, more serious Paxil withdrawal symptoms, such as the increased risk of suicide and violent behaviors, are still not adequately disclosed to patients whose health and very lives are at risk by taking Paxil.
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