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Understanding Paxil, Alcohol, and Abuse
By: zebb Date: July 23, 2017, 9:21 am
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http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/paxil-alcohol#overview1
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Understanding Paxil, Alcohol, and Abuse
Paxil and alcohol Effect on alcohol abuse Other interactions
Takeaway
Overview
Paroxetine (Paxil) is an antidepressant. It�s used to treat many
conditions, including:
depression
generalized anxiety disorder
social anxiety disorder
panic disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It
helps increase the levels of serotoninin, a chemical messenger
that affects your mood. Mixing alcohol with Paxil can lead to
some unwanted side effects. Paxil may also affect alcohol
cravings, though findings on this influence are still unclear.
Read more: What to know about SSRIs �
PAXIL AND ALCOHOL
Risks of mixing Paxil and alcohol
Increased symptoms
Alcohol can make the symptoms of depression worse. It may also
make Paxil less effective at treating depression. If the drug
doesn�t work as well, your symptoms may come back. Because of
these factors, people should avoid drinking alcohol while they
take Paxil.
Increased side effects
Alcohol also can increase some of Paxil�s side effects,
especially dizziness, sleepiness, and trouble concentrating.
Other side effects of Paxil that alcohol can increase include:
agitation
changes in vision
hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren�t real)
high or low blood pressure
decreased sex drive
mood swings
irregular heart rhythm
joint pain
loss of emotional feeling
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
paranoia
mania (racing thoughts or excess energy)
rigid muscles, poor muscle control, or uncontrolled muscle
movements
suicidal thoughts or actions
unintentional weight gain
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EFFECT ON ALCOHOL ABUSE
Paxil�s relationship to alcohol abuse
The relationship between Paxil and alcohol misuse is unclear.
Some information seems to indicate that Paxil use helps curb the
reliance on alcohol in people with anxiety disorders, while
other information has indicated just the opposite.
A study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental
Research investigated the relationship between social anxiety
and alcohol use disorders. For people with social anxiety
disorders who misused alcohol to make them feel more comfortable
in social settings, the results suggest taking Paxil allowed
them to engage more easily without drinking alcohol. In other
words, Paxil reduced their need for alcohol to ease discomfort
in social situations. This effect may have reduced alcohol
dependence and misuse in these people.
On the other hand, some research has linked the use of SSRIs
like Paxil to increased alcohol cravings and misuse. In a review
of studies on SSRIs and alcohol dependence, researchers found
that SSRIs actually led to an increase in alcohol consumption in
some groups. This risk might be higher in people who have
certain genes that already make them more prone to alcohol
misuse.
OTHER INTERACTIONS
Other interactions
Paxil can also interact with a number of drugs. While you�re
taking Paxil, you should avoid taking MAO inhibitors and the
antipsychotic thioridazine (Mellaril). You should also avoid the
antipsychotic drug pimozide (Orap). All of these drugs can cause
severe side effects when you take them with Paxil.
Other drugs that can cause problems if you take them with Paxil
include:
cimetadine (Tagamet), used to treat gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD)
fentanyl, an opioid pain reliever
drugs that thin the blood such as warfarin, rivaroxaban, and
apixaban
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin
and ibuprofen
epilepsy medications
drugs used to treat irregular heartbeats, schizophrenia, and HIV
infection
metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), a blood pressure lowering
drug
other antidepressants such as tricyclics, lithium, SNRIs, or
SSRIs
procyclidine (Kemadrin), a drug used to treat Parkinson�s
disease
tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug
triptans, used to treat migraine headaches
You should let your doctor know about all drugs you take,
including over-the-counter drugs as well as herbal remedies,
vitamins, and supplements.
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TAKEAWAY
Talk to your doctor
If your doctor has prescribed Paxil or another antidepressant,
ask about all the possible side effects and interactions it can
cause. Be careful about using alcohol or drugs that might
interact with your antidepressant.
If you think that Paxil is increasing your alcohol use, talk
about it with your doctor. They may be able to recommend a drug
that is better suited for you.
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Re: Understanding Paxil, Alcohol, and Abuse
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