This medicine works by affecting the level of certain specific chemicals that are imbalanced in people with depression and other anxiety disorders.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s

Suicidal thinking and behaviour severe

Serotonin syndrome (agitation, hallucinations, seizures, nausea) severe

Irregular heartbeat severe

Shaking of the hands or feet severe

Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting position

Chills or cold sweats severe

Blurred vision

Nausea and Vomiting

Dry mouth and lips

Constipation

Muscle stiffness

Decreased sexual urge

Difficulty in passing urine

Rapid weight gain/loss

Photosensitivity

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Racing thoughts

Reckless behavior

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Uses of Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s
What is it prescribed for?

Depression
This medicine is used for the treatment of acute episodes of depression associated with chemical imbalance in the brain.

Social Anxiety Disorder
This medicine is used for the treatment of a mental condition characterized by an abnormal fear during normal social situations.

Panic disorder
This medicine is used for the treatment of panic disorder and associated symptoms like overwhelming anxiety and fear coupled with increased heart rate, trembling, numbness and tingling sensation.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
This medicine is used to treat depression, tension, and irritability occurring 5-11 days before the start of a menstrual cycle.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Post traumatic stress disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder

Post traumatic stress disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder

Post traumatic stress disorder
This medicine is used to treat symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, fear etc associated with menopause in women.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine is cumulative and may take months to show. It varies depending on the intended use and the dosing.

Duration of Effect
The time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clearly established. Dosing, duration and the condition for which this medicine is given determine the effective time duration.

Safe with Alchohol?
Avoid or limit the uptake of alcohol while using this medicine. It is advised to refrain from driving vehicles and operating heavy machinery while using this medicine.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine by pregnant women is not recommended as the risk of adverse effect on the fetus is very high. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless necessary. If necessary, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding before treatment with this medicine is initiated.

When not to use?

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
This medicine is not recommended for use while a MAOI medicine (Rasagiline/Selegiline/methylene blue etc.) is being consumed. This medicine should be consumed at least 14 days after stopping the use of MAOI medicines.

Thioridazine
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is taking Thioridazine (medicine used to treat schizophrenia).

Pimozide
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is taking Pimozide (anti psychotic medicine).

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you a known history of allergy to Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s or any other ingredient present with it.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
Use of this medicine by pregnant women is not recommended as the risk of adverse effect on the fetus is very high. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless necessary. If necessary, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding before treatment with this medicine is initiated.

General Warnings

Suicidal thinking and behavior
Use of this medicine may cause suicidal thought and change the behavior of the user. This risk is increasingly high in young patients. It is recommended to screen the patient for such behavior before starting the treatment. Any change in behavior and thought process after taking this medicine should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Serotonin syndrome
Use of this medicine with other medicines to treat depression may cause nausea, agitation, seizures and hallucinations (symptoms of serotonin syndrome)

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Use of this medicine may cause Neuroleptic malignant syndrome characterized by high fever, muscle stiffness, extreme changes in blood pressure, excessive sweating and salivation. The use of this medicine should be stopped as soon as these side effects are experienced.

Hypertension
Use of this medicine is associated with a sharp increase in blood pressure levels. It is recommended to control hypertension using appropriate medicines before starting the treatment with Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s .

Bleeding disorders
Use of this medicine may cause unusual bleeding and bruising and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from bleeding disorders. Use of medicines that are known to cause gastrointestinal bleeding, (example: aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen etc), should be avoided while taking Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s .

Glaucoma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from angle closure glaucoma. The symptoms of this disease may worsen upon using Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s and hence caution is advised.

Seizure disorder
Use of this medicine may cause seizures and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy.

Manic episodes
Use of this medicine may cause agitation and aggressive behavior in some patients. The patient should be screened for bipolar disorder before starting the treatment course with this medicine.

Heart disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a heart or blood vessel disorder.

Hyponatremia
This medicine may decrease the sodium levels in the body and hence should be used with caution in patients taking diuretic medicines.

Bone fractures
Use of this medicine has been associated with an increase in the incidence of bone fractures. Report any incidence of bone pain to the doctor while taking Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s .

Drowsiness and cognitive impairment
Drowsiness and cognitive impairment

Sexual dysfunction
Use of this medicine may cause sexual dysfunction. These dysfunctions may include a decrease in libido, erectile disorders, or painful orgasm.

Withdrawal symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms

Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients aged below 18 years.

Use in elderly
This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients as the risk of adverse effects is significantly high.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If the next scheduled dose is less than 4 hours away, then the missed dose should be skipped.

Overdose
Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include agitation, hallucinations, convulsions, nausea, drowsiness, fast or slow heartbeat, and convulsions.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Linezolid severe

Lithium severe

Ondansetron severe

Sertraline severe

Warfarin moderate

Aspirin moderate

Methylene blue severe

severe severe

Sumatriptan moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired kidney function. Suitable dose adjustments should be made based on the serum creatinine levels for moderate to severe impairment.

moderate
Glaucoma

moderate
Hypertension

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired liver function. Suitable dose adjustments should be made based on the severity of impairment.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take Seroxat CR tablet 12.5 mg 30?s as instructed by the doctor. Do not use in smaller or larger than the recommended dose. The dose is likely to change over time based on your response and hence adherence to the changes is a must. Do not stop the use of this medicine abruptly.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

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medicines.org.uk –
Paroxetine [Internet].
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dailymed.nlm.nih.gov –
Paroxetine [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=899aee24-bd00-ee0a-669d-f4fbe96ef269
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January 11, 2018