Paroxetine can be excreted in breast milk in very small amounts<\/strong>. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. You and your doctor can decide together if you can breastfeed while taking Paroxetine Actavis. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn animal studies, it has been shown that paroxetine reduces the quality of semen. In theory, this could affect fertility, but no such reducing effect of paroxetine on fertility has yet been demonstrated in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects of Paroxetine Actavis include dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you get these side effects, do not drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paroxetine Actavis contains soy lecithin, para-orange, and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This medicine contains soy lecithin (E322). If you are allergic to peanuts or soy, do not take this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine contains the dye para-orange (E110), which may cause allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per tablet, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use Paroxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take Paroxetine Actavis exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dose one is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you. Depending on how you respond to treatment, your doctor may gradually increase or decrease your dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maximum recommended dose is 50 mg and in some cases 60 mg. If you are over 65 years of age, the dose should not exceed 40 mg per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should continue to take the medicine even if you do not feel better right away, as it may take a few weeks before Paroxetine Actavis works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have the impression that the effect of Paroxetine Actavis is too strong or insufficient, or if you have any other problem that you think may be related to Paroxetin Actavis, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You mustn’t change or discontinue treatment without first talking to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take Paroxetine Actavis in the morning with food. <\/strong>This reduces the risk of you feeling nauseous.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSwallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not chew them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPatients with liver or kidney disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have liver problems or severe kidney disease, your doctor may decide that your dose of Paroxetine Actavis should be lower than what is normally recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Paroxetine Actavis than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Never take more tablets than your doctor has recommended. <\/strong> If you have ingested too much or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA person who has overdosed on Paroxetine Actavis may experience side effects listed in section 4. Possible side effects or<\/em> the following symptoms: fever, uncontrollable muscle contractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you forget to take Paroxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take your medicine at the same time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take a dose and think about it before going to bed at night<\/strong>, take a dose immediately. Continue as usual the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you forget to take a dose and only remember to do so overnight or the next day<\/strong>, do not take any extra dose. You may experience some withdrawal symptoms, but these should go away after you take your next dose at the usual time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDo not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you do not feel any improvement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nParoxetine Actavis will not relieve your symptoms immediately. <\/strong>All antidepressant drugs require time to work. Some patients improve after a couple of weeks while for others it may take longer. Some people who take antidepressants experience a worsening before they start to feel better. If you have not started to get better after a few weeks, contact your doctor for advice. Your doctor should suggest a return visit a few weeks after you start treatment. Tell your doctor if you do not notice any improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you stop taking Paroxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do <\/strong>not stop <\/strong>taking <\/strong>Paroxetine<\/strong> Actavis until your doctor tells you to.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you stop taking Paroxetine Actavis,<\/strong> your doctor will help you slowly reduce your dose over several weeks or months to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms. One way to do this is to gradually reduce your dose of Paroxetine Actavis by 10 mg per week. Most people experience that the withdrawal symptoms are mild and go away on their own within 2 weeks. For some patients, the symptoms may be more severe or more prolonged.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you experience withdrawal symptoms<\/strong> when you stop your treatment, your doctor may recommend that you discontinue Paroxetine Actavis more slowly. Contact your doctor if you experience severe withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor may ask you to start taking the tablets again, then discontinue the medicine more slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEven if you experience withdrawal symptoms, it will be possible for you to stop taking Paroxetine Actavis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWithdrawal symptoms <\/strong>that may occur when treatment is stopped<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAccording to studies, 3 out of 10 patients experience one or more withdrawal symptoms when treatment with paroxetine is stopped. Some symptoms occur more often than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common withdrawal symptoms <\/em> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- dizziness (feeling of instability, balance difficulties),<\/li>
- sensory disturbances such as ant crawling, burning sensation, and, less commonly, the sensation of electric shock even in the head, as well as buzzing, whistling, ringing, or other persistent sounds in the ears (\u00a0tinnitus\u00a0),<\/li>
- sleep disorders (vivid dreams, nightmares, difficulty falling asleep),<\/li>
- anxiety,<\/li>
- headache.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon withdrawal symptoms <\/em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- nausea,<\/li>
- sweating (including night sweats),<\/li>
- restlessness or agitation,<\/li>
- tremor,<\/li>
- confusion or disorientation,<\/li>
- diarrhea,<\/li>
- emotional instability or irritability,<\/li>
- visual disturbances,<\/li>
- fluttering and throbbing heartbeat (palpitations).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you are concerned about withdrawal symptoms when stopping treatment with Paroxetine Actavis, talk to your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines,\u00a0Paroxetine\u00a0Actavis can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0Side effects\u00a0occur more often during the first weeks of treatment with\u00a0Paroxetine\u00a0Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you get any of the following side effects during treatment, contact your doctor immediately or consult a hospital.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nUncommon ( <\/strong>may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- unusual bruising or bleeding<\/strong>, including bloody vomiting or blood in the stool,<\/li>
- if you have difficulty urinating<\/strong>\u00a0(throwing water).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- seizures<\/strong>,<\/li>
- If you feel restless and have difficulty sitting or standing still, it may be something called\u00a0akathisia.\u00a0Increasing the\u00a0dose\u00a0of\u00a0Paroxetine\u00a0Actavis may worsen the symptoms.<\/li>
- If you feel tired, weak, or confused and have sore, stiff, or uncoordinated muscles, this may be due to too low a level of sodium in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare <\/strong>(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people <\/strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- allergic reaction<\/strong>, which may be severe, to\u00a0Paroxetine\u00a0Actavis.\u00a0Symptoms include red and lumpy skin rash, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, mouth, or tongue,\u00a0itching\u00a0or difficulty breathing (shortness of breath) or swallowing, and feeling weak or dizzy resulting in fainting or unconsciousness.<\/li>
- if you have one or all of the following symptoms, it could be a so-called\u00a0serotonergic syndrome\u00a0or malignant neuroleptic syndrome.\u00a0The symptoms consist of feeling very aroused or irritated, confusion, restlessness, feeling hot, sweating, shaking, chills, hallucinations (hearing and seeing strange things), muscle stiffness, sudden muscle twitching, or palpitations.\u00a0The severity can increase and lead to unconsciousness.<\/li>
- acute\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(symptoms include pain in the eyes and blurred vision),<\/li>
- skin rashes\u00a0that can cause blisters and look like small “targets”\u00a0(a central dark spot surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge) are called erythema multiforme.<\/li>
- Extremely severe and severe skin side effects such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0have been reported with\u00a0paroxetine.\u00a0The skin side effects may consist of rash with or without blisters.\u00a0Redness of the skin, sores or swelling in the mouth, throat, eyes, nose, and around the genitals (\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0) as well as fever and flu-like symptoms may also occur.\u00a0The skin rash can develop into severe widespread skin damage (skin detachment of the epidermis and superficial mucous membranes) with life-threatening consequences.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- some people have had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own lives while taking Paroxetine Actavis or shortly after stopping treatment (see section 2 What you need to know before you use Paroxetine Actavis<\/em> ),<\/li>
- Some people have experienced aggression while taking Paroxetine Actavis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0are during the treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVery common <\/em>(may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- nausea. Taking Paroxetine Actavis with food in the morning reduces the risk of this.<\/li>
- changes in sexual drive or function, such as missed orgasm, and in men, erectile dysfunction and ejaculation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common <\/em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- elevated blood cholesterol levels,<\/li>
- loss of appetite,<\/li>
- poor sleep (difficulty falling asleep) or drowsiness,<\/li>
- abnormal dreams (including nightmares),<\/li>
- dizziness or\u00a0tremor,<\/li>
- headache,<\/li>
- concentration difficulties,<\/li>
- indignation,<\/li>
- unusual weakness,<\/li>
- dimsyn,<\/li>
- yawning,\u00a0dry mouth,<\/li>
- diarrhea or constipation,<\/li>
- vomiting,<\/li>
- weight gain,<\/li>
- sweating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon <\/em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- a short-term increase in\u00a0blood pressure, or a short-term decrease that may make you feel dizzy or faint when you get up quickly,<\/li>
- faster\u00a0pulse\u00a0than normal,<\/li>
- movement inhibition, stiffness, shaking or abnormal movements of the mouth or tongue,<\/li>
- dilated\u00a0pupils\u00a0are,<\/li>
- rash,<\/li>
- itching,<\/li>
- confusion,<\/li>
- hallucinations (seeing and hearing strange things),<\/li>
- uncontrollable, involuntary urination (urinary incontinence), If you are a diabetic patient, you may experience a loss of control of your blood sugar levels while taking\u00a0Paroxetine\u00a0Actavis.\u00a0Talk to your doctor about adjusting the\u00a0dose\u00a0of your\u00a0insulin\u00a0or your diabetes medicine.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare <\/em>(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- abnormal production of breast milk in men and women,<\/li>
- slow\u00a0pulse,<\/li>
- liver effects in the form of elevated liver function values \u200b\u200bin blood,<\/li>
- panic attacks,<\/li>
- overactive behavior or thoughts (mania),<\/li>
- a feeling of being outside one’s own body (depersonalization),<\/li>
- anxiety,<\/li>
- the uncontrollable need to move the legs (Restless Legs Syndrome),<\/li>
- joint and muscle pain,<\/li>
- increase in\u00a0hormone\u00a0and\u00a0prolactin\u00a0in the blood,<\/li>
- menstrual disorders (including heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding, bleeding between periods, and absence or delayed menstruation).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Very rare <\/em>(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- liver problems that cause the skin and whites of the eyes to turn yellow,<\/li>
- syndrome with insufficient production of\u00a0antidiuretic hormone\u00a0(SIADH), a condition that causes excess water and decreased\u00a0sodium\u00a0(salt) concentration in the body, this is due to incorrect chemical signals.\u00a0Patients with SIADH may become seriously ill or may be completely asymptomatic.<\/li>
- accumulation of fluid or water (which may cause swelling of the arms and legs),<\/li>
- sensitivity to sunlight,<\/li>
- painful and persistent\u00a0erection\u00a0of the penis,<\/li>
- decreased number of\u00a0platelets\u00a0in the blood,<\/li>
- gastric hemorrhage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Tooth grinding,<\/li>
- inflammation\u00a0of the colon (which causes diarrhea),<\/li>
- tinnitus,<\/li>
- severe vaginal bleeding shortly after delivery (\u00a0postpartum hemorrhage), see \u201cPregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility\u201d in section 2 for more information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An increased risk of bone fractures has been observed in patients taking this type of medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to store Paroxetine Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1 tablet contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The active substance: paroxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg\u00a0paroxetine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other ingredients are Tablet core: magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate, mannitol (E421), microcrystalline cellulose;\u00a0Undercoating: butylated methacrylate copolymer, Film coating: polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed), talc, soy lecithin (E322), xanthan gum (E415), indigo carmine (E132), para-orange (E110), quinoline yellow (E104) and titanium dioxide (E171).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Paroxetine\u00a0Actavis film-coated tablets are blue, biconvex, and round with a notch on one side and a diameter of 8 mm.\u00a0The notch is not intended for splitting the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blister (Aluminum \/ Aluminum).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack sizes: 20, 50, 60 and 100 tablets. Multipack containing 100 (5×20) tablets and 200 (10×20) tablets (hospital pack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plastic jar (HDPE) with desiccant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack sizes: 20, 60, 100, 200 and 250 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dupnitsa, 2600<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bulgaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Actavis Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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