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Is Mood Swings & Anxiety Side Effects Of Seroxat?
Hi I am a 30 yr old male and have been on seroxat for over a year now as I was diagnosed with panic attacks I have reduced the dosage to 10mg every alternate day however I always have strange feelings such as uneasiness, acidity, mood swings and sweating majorly from my arm pits which makes me extremely uncomfortable while I try to enjoy my daily life overall I continuously have an uneasy feeling in me and agitation
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
Hi,
Seroxat contains paroxetine which belongs to the group of antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder etc. Side effects of Seroxat are uneasiness, acidity, mood swings, sweating, agitation etc.
Its other side effects are dizziness, sensory disturbances, headache, changes in sleep pattern, visual disturbances, tremor, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, confusion, stomach upset, dryness of mouth, drowsiness, nervousness, restlessness, nasal irritation, fatigue, tiredness, weakness, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor first for medical attention. Despite having side effects, you should not stop taking medication abruptly without informing your doctor first.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Seroxat contains paroxetine which belongs to the group of antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder etc. Side effects of Seroxat are uneasiness, acidity, mood swings, sweating, agitation etc.
Its other side effects are dizziness, sensory disturbances, headache, changes in sleep pattern, visual disturbances, tremor, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, confusion, stomach upset, dryness of mouth, drowsiness, nervousness, restlessness, nasal irritation, fatigue, tiredness, weakness, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor first for medical attention. Despite having side effects, you should not stop taking medication abruptly without informing your doctor first.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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