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Headaches and a rapid heart rate are among the common side effects of paliperidone. This eMedTV page lists other possible paliperidone side effects, including serious side effects that require medical attention (including large or rapid weight gain).
This page of the eMedTV archives provides a brief overview of Pulmicort, a prescription medication used to prevent asthma attacks. The page also includes a link to more detailed information. Palmacort is a common misspelling of Pulmicort.
Palonosetron is a drug that is licensed to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy or surgery. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.
This page of the eMedTV library explains how the prescription medication Pamelor works to treat symptoms of depression. This page also provides helpful tips for when and how to take the medication. Pamalar is a common misspelling of Pamelor.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Pamelor to treat symptoms of depression. This eMedTV Web resource explores some side effects of the drug and offers general dosing information. Pamaler is a common misspelling of Pamelor.
This eMedTV article explains how Pamelor works to keep certain chemicals in the brain longer in order to help treat depression symptoms. This article also lists some possible symptoms of a Pamelor overdose. Pamalor is a common misspelling of Pamelor.
Pamelor is a prescription medication that is approved to help treat depression. This eMedTV article explains how the medication can affect certain chemicals in the brain, lists potential side effects, and gives tips for those taking the medication.
Some of the most common side effects seen with Pamelor include dizziness, weight gain, and impotence. This eMedTV page also outlines some of the more serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor, such as hallucinations and suicidal thoughts.
It is possible to experience withdrawals from Pamelor if the medication is stopped abruptly. This eMedTV Web page lists potential Pamelor withdrawal symptoms and describes the steps your doctor may take to reduce the chance of a withdrawal.
Pamidronate is a medication used for treating bone problems or blood calcium problems caused by cancer. This eMedTV article offers a general overview of pamidronate, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Pamidronate Disodium -- Drug Information
Pamelor is a prescription drug that is approved for use in treating depression. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that Pamelor may keep certain chemicals in the brain for a longer period of time. Pamilor is a common misspelling of Pamelor.
This page from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of Pamelor, a medication used to treat depression. This article describes how Pamelor works, dosing guidelines, and what to do if you overdose. Pamler is a common misspelling of Pamelor.
Panax ginseng is a supplement commonly used to improve mental function and memory. This eMedTV segment describes other effects of Panax ginseng and lists possible side effects that may occur. Panax genseng is a common misspelling of Panax ginseng.
Panax ginseng is a popular supplement used for stimulating the immune system and improving mental function. This eMedTV page further describes the effects of the product, explains how it works, and offers safety information for the supplement.
Panax Ginseng Extract Information
Panax ginseng is thought to help with memory and erectile dysfunction. This eMedTV Web page discusses whether or not the research supports this. We also discuss other panax ginseng topics, including its side effects, safety, and dosing.
This eMedTV Web resource explores the pancreas, a type of gland responsible for producing various hormones and enzymes. This page discusses the role of the pancreas and offers a link to more information. Pancrase is a common misspelling of pancreas.
This eMedTV article explains that when certain enzymes become active too early and start digesting the pancreas, it causes a condition known as pancreatitis. This page also covers possible symptoms. Pancratitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
The pancreas is a gland in the abdomen that makes insulin, other hormones, and pancreatic juices. This eMedTV Web page describes the location and purpose of this part of the body, including its role in helping the body use and store energy.
This eMedTV page offers an overview of the pancreas, an important gland in the body responsible for producing various hormones and enzymes. This page also offers a link to more detailed information. Pancrease is a common misspelling of pancreas.
As this eMedTV article explains, pancreatitis occurs when certain enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself, rather than food in the small intestine. This page also covers possible symptoms. Pancreasitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
Pancreatic cancer is condition where cancerous cells first develop in the pancreas. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the disease, including information about its symptoms and a discussion of its diagnosis and treatment.
Pancreatic Cancer Alternative Treatment
For those with pancreatic cancer, alternative treatment may involve such things as herbal products. This eMedTV article looks at some of the alternative treatments for pancreatic cancer, including acupuncture, vitamins, and massage therapy.
In the case of pancreatic cancer, causes of the disease have not yet been identified. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, researchers have found certain risk factors (such as cigarette smoking) that increase the chances of getting the disease.
Pancreatic Cancer Chemotherapy
As one of the standard treatments for pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy involves the use of anticancer drugs. This eMedTV resource explains how chemotherapy is used to treat pancreatic cancer and discusses side effects associated with the treatment.
Doctors making a pancreatic cancer diagnosis will often order lab tests, CT scans, and other tests. This eMedTV article explains why diagnosing pancreatic cancer is often difficult and takes a look at the steps involved in making such a diagnosis.
During and after treatment for pancreatic cancer, nutrition is an important factor affecting well being. This eMedTV article discusses the challenges inherent in eating right during and after pancreatic cancer treatment.
An informed opinion concerning the course and outcome of a disease is called a prognosis. This eMedTV Web page examines factors that affect a person's prognosis for pancreatic cancer and provides survival rates and other statistics.
Pancreatic cancer research currently under way includes studies involving biological therapy. This eMedTV Web page discusses other areas of focus for research being conducted on pancreatic cancer, such as studies of new drugs to treat the cancer.
Based on pancreatic cancer statistics, an estimated 32,300 Americans will die from the disease in 2006. This eMedTV page offers statistics concerning pancreatic cancer, including survival rates and age-at-diagnosis figures.
As a treatment for pancreatic cancer, surgery may be used to remove the cancer or relieve its symptoms. This eMedTV page explains how surgery may be used to cure pancreatic cancer in its early stages or as a form of palliative therapy.
Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates
As this eMedTV page explains, survival rates for pancreatic cancer express the percentage of people with the disease who remain alive for a certain period. This article provides five-year survival rates for this type of cancer.
In cases of pancreatic cancer, symptoms may include upper abdominal or back pain, jaundice, and weakness. This eMedTV article identifies possible symptoms of pancreatic cancer, which do not usually develop until the later stages of the disease.
In cases of pancreatic cancer, treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy. This eMedTV article covers these treatment options in detail, including information about clinical trials, second opinions, and side effects.
As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatic cancer occurs when cancerous cells first form in the pancreas. This page further describes pancreatic cancer, including possible risk factors. Pancreatic canser is a common misspelling of pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic enzymes are usually taken by those with cystic fibrosis or chronic pancreatitis. This eMedTV segment talks about how these enzymes aid in the digestion of meals and also discusses the ingredients contained in the enzymes.
As this eMedTV Web article explains, pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, often resulting from gallstones or alcoholism. This page also covers possible symptoms of this condition. Pancreatis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatitis occurs when certain enzymes become active too early and start digesting the pancreas itself. This page also covers possible symptoms and treatment options. Pancreatise is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. As this eMedTV article explains, it comes in two forms: acute and chronic. This part of the Web site provides detailed information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
Medication, surgery, and diet and lifestyle changes are all aspects of pancreatitis treatment. This eMedTV segment describes each of these options in detail and explains that without certain complications, acute pancreatitis usually goes away on its own.
As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become active too early and start digesting the pancreas. This page also discusses possible causes and treatment options. Pancreatits is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis results when the pancreas becomes inflamed, often due to gallstones or alcoholism. This eMedTV Web page offers a brief overview of pancreatitis, and offers a link to more information. Pancreatitus is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
This selection from the eMedTV Web library explains how pancreatitis occurs and describes possible symptoms of this condition. This page also discusses possible treatment options for pancreatitis. Pancreitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
As this eMedTV page explains, pancreatitis results when certain enzymes become active too early and begin digesting the pancreas. This page also discusses possible symptoms and treatment options. Pancretitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is a condition that occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed. This eMedTV Web segment further describes pancreatitis, including what causes it and possible symptoms of the condition. Pancretitus is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
As this eMedTV Web article explains, the pancreas is a gland that is responsible for producing various hormones and enzymes. This page further discusses the location and function of the pancreas. Pancreus is a common misspelling of pancreas.
Pancreatic cancer occurs when cancer cells first form in the tissues of the pancreas. This eMedTV page further describes pancreatic cancer, including possible risk factors for the disease. Pancriatic cancer is a common misspelling of pancreatic cancer.
This selection from the eMedTV Web library offers a brief overview of pancreatitis, a condition that causes an inflammation in the pancreas. This page also describes possible treatment options. Pancriatitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
A pandemic is an infectious disease affecting a large portion of the population of a large region. This eMedTV article offers more information on the definition of this term and provides links to specific examples of this event throughout history.
The 20th century has seen several instances of pandemic flu. This eMedTV page explains the difference between a pandemic and a typical outbreak of the flu. This article also talks about what to expect in the event of another pandemic.
A panic attack, which occurs unexpectedly, strikes a person with extreme terror and dread. This eMedTV article describes the symptoms of panic attacks and explains how they can be treated. Panic atack is a common misspelling of panic attack.
A panic attack is characterized by unexpected, intense feelings of fear and dread. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at how the condition is diagnosed, possible symptoms, important statistics and the connection to panic disorder.
Medication is a popular treatment method for people who experience panic attacks. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs, the two types of panic attack medication most commonly used.
A pounding heart, chest pain, and nausea are some of the common symptoms of a panic attack. This eMedTV page discusses other possible signs and symptoms of an attack, and also offers information on how long panic attacks generally last.
As this eMedTV segment explains, panic attack treatment is not right for everyone, especially those who only experience panic attacks once. This page describes the medications and therapies used to treat patients who do have a panic disorder.
People who experience panic attacks often have chronic, sudden episodes of fear that appear without warning. This eMedTV segment discusses the condition (known as panic disorder) in detail, including common symptoms and available treatment options.
People with a panic disorder often experience sudden episodes of extreme fear for no reason. This portion of the eMedTV library provides important facts on the condition, such as symptoms that may occur and treatment options that are available.
The pancreas is a large gland responsible for producing insulin, various hormones, and digestive enzymes. This eMedTV page further explores the pancreas, and links to more detailed information. Pankreas is a common misspelling of pancreas.
This eMedTV Web page discusses what occurs in people who have pancreatitis, a condition caused by an inflammation in the pancreas. This page also describes possible symptoms of this condition. Pankreatitis is a common misspelling of pancreatitis.
Pantoprazole is a prescribed drug used to treat several conditions caused by excess stomach acid. This eMedTV page covers how the drug works and explains what to tell your doctor before starting it. Pantaprazol is a common misspelling of pantoprazole.
Pantoprazole is a medication used to treat several conditions of the stomach, esophagus, and intestines. This eMedTV page offers an overview of precautions and possible side effects of pantoprazole. Pantaprazole is a common misspelling of pantoprazole.
This eMedTV page offers an overview of pantoprazole, a drug used to treat conditions caused by stomach acid (such as GERD and erosive esophagitis). This page also provides a link to more information. Pantopazol is a common misspelling of pantoprazole.
A doctor may prescribe pantoprazole to treat several conditions of the esophagus, intestines, and stomach. This eMedTV page lists side effects of pantoprazole and discusses some general precautions. Pantoprazol is a common misspelling of pantoprazole.
Pantoprazole sodium (Protonix) is a drug used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease. This eMedTV article discusses how this medication works, what conditions it is used to treat, and side effects that may occur when using it.
As this eMedTV page explains, pantoprazole is prescribed to treat several conditions, such as GERD and erosive esophagitis. This page discusses general dosing guidelines and how the drug works. Pantoprozole is a common misspelling of pantoprazole.
The most prevalent form of schizophrenia is paranoid schizophrenia. As discussed in this article from the eMedTV Web site, people with this condition tend to experience severe delusions and auditory hallucinations based on paranoia.
Parcopa is a prescription medicine approved to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms. This eMedTV article contains an overview of Parcopa, including information on how this drug works, possible side effects, dosing tips, and more.
This eMedTV page explains that Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive brain condition that causes a loss of a certain brain chemical. This page also covers possible treatment options. Parkensins is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive brain disorder. This page from the eMedTV site offers a brief description of the disease and provides a link to more detailed information. Parkenson is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is a brain condition that can cause tremors and movement problems. This eMedTV page provides a brief overview of the possible symptoms and causes of this condition. Parkensons is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease can cause symptoms such as tremors, slow movements, and a fixed facial expression. This eMedTV article describes possible causes and treatments for this condition. Parkingson is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
This eMedTV article explains how a healthcare provider may diagnose Parkinson's disease. This page also describes symptoms of this condition, such as tremors and movement problems. Parkingson's disease is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Parkinson's disease, a condition that causes a deficiency of a certain brain chemical. This page also lists possible symptoms. Parkinsen disease is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
As this eMedTV page explains, Parkinson's disease causes several symptoms, such as tremors, a fixed facial expression, and movement problems. This page also lists possible causes. Parkinsens is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
As a degenerative brain disorder, Parkinson's disease gets progressively worse with time. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the condition, including symptoms and treatments. Parkinsins disease is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is a brain condition that causes people to have movement problems. This eMedTV page takes a brief look at Parkinson's disease and links to more information. Parkinson's diesease is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that typically causes tremors. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Parkinson's disease, including information on possible symptoms, statistics, and treatment options.
Parkinson's Disease and Depression
Up to 50 percent of people with Parkinson's disease suffer from depression. This eMedTV Web page further discusses Parkinson's disease and depression, including possible treatment options. This page also describes some of the symptoms of depression.
Parkinson's Disease and Stem Cells
Stem cell transplantation may prove to be a significant treatment for Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at Parkinson's disease and stem cell research, and discusses how this process has helped animals with similar conditions.
Parkinson's Disease Information
This eMedTV Web segment discusses Parkinson's disease. Information includes its possible causes, symptoms, and treatment. Other information includes how it is diagnosed and if it can be prevented.
Parkinson's Disease Medications
Levodopa, MAOIs, and anticholinergics are among the most commonly used medications for Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at other Parkinson's disease medications and describes the effects of these drugs.
The goals of Parkinson's research include preventing and stopping the progress of the disease. This eMedTV page discusses current areas of focus for Parkinson's disease research, such as genetics, environmental factors, and cell transplantation.
Parkinson's Disease Statistics
Statistics on Parkinson's disease show that more than half a million Americans have this condition. This eMedTV Web resource offers other statistics on Parkinson's disease, such as how it affects men versus women, as well as different ethnicities.
One of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease is a tremor. The information in this page of the eMedTV library describes the various symptoms that may occur with this condition, such as depression, sleep problems, speech changes, and more.
As this eMedTV page explains, treatment for Parkinson's disease can include medications, lifestyle changes, and surgery. This page further explores these treatment options and lists factors your doctor will consider before recommending a treatment plan.
Parkinsonism is a type of disorder that affects voluntary movement. This selection from the eMedTV Web library takes an in-depth look at the different types of this condition, such as Parkinson's disease and several others.
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder often characterized by impaired movements. This eMedTV page describes the disease, its symptoms, and treatments for the condition. Parkinsons desease is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of Parkinson's disease, a disorder that causes a loss of a brain chemical that controls movements. This page also covers treatment options. Parkinsons diease is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
Parlodel is a drug that can be prescribed to treat hyperprolactinemia, acromegaly, and parkinsonism. This eMedTV Web page explains how the medication works and offers more information on its uses, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Premarin is a drug used to treat menopausal symptoms and to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV page lists other Premarin uses and explains how and when to take the medicine. Parmarin is a common misspelling of Premarin.
Parnate is a medication that can be prescribed to treat depression in adults. This page on the eMedTV site discusses Parnate uses in more detail, offers general dosing information for the drug, and explains how the medication works.
A healthcare provider may prescribe paroxetine to help treat several conditions, such as depression. This eMedTV Web article highlights possible side effects of paroxetine and dosing guidelines. Parokestin is a common misspelling of paroxetine.
Paroxetine is a drug that is used to treat conditions such as depression and panic disorder. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of this drug and provides a link to more information. Paroxatine is a common misspelling of paroxetine.
This eMedTV Web resource provides an overview of paroxetine, a medication used to treat depression and other conditions. This article explains how paroxetine works and what to do if you overdose. Paroxetene is a common misspelling of paroxetine.
Paroxetine is a prescription drug that is approved to treat several health conditions, such as depression. This eMedTV Web page provides a brief overview of some of the precautions of paroxetine. Paroxetin is a common misspelling of paroxetine.
This page from the eMedTV Web library explains how paroxetine works to treat several health conditions, such as depression and OCD. This page also describes the factors that may affect your dosage. Paroxetina is the Spanish spelling of paroxetine.
Paroxetine is a medication that is used to treat depression and several other conditions. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at paroxetine, including information about its uses and possible side effects.
This eMedTV Web page features an overview of paroxetine, a drug that is used to treat depression and other conditions. This page also contains a link to more detailed information about the drug. Paroxitine is a common misspelling of paroxetine.
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat that occurs only occasionally. As this eMedTV segment explains, an episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may last a few minutes, hours, or days.
This eMedTV Web resource discusses what Parkinson's disease is and how loss of a certain brain chemical causes symptoms of this condition. This page also covers possible treatment options. Parquinson is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
Participating in Medical Research
If you join a research study, you will be carefully monitored and cared for. This eMedTV Web page gives an overview of participating in medical research, including information on the steps your research team will take to keep you safe.
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that can cause a variety of conditions, including fifth disease. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at this virus, including information about how it is transmitted, the various conditions it can cause, and more.
Passion flower is a supplement that is often used for treating anxiety and sleeping problems. This eMedTV page further explains what passion flower is used for, lists possible side effects of the supplement, and explores its safety and effectiveness.
There is currently no established safe and effective passion flower dosage. As this eMedTV Web page explains, it may be best to start with a reasonable passion flower dose and increase or decrease the dosage based on your response to the supplement.
Pataday is a prescription eyedrop approved for treating itchy eyes due to eye allergies. This eMedTV Web page explains how this medication works, offers tips on how to use it, and lists some of the potential side effects to be aware of, and more.
Pataday, an antihistamine eyedrop, is available by prescription only and comes in one strength. As this eMedTV segment explains, Pataday 0.2% is available in a 4-mL bottle. It can successfully treat eye allergies with just one dose per day.
Pataday is an antihistamine eye drop that is available by prescription to treat eye allergy symptoms. This eMedTV page discusses Pataday eye drops and explains how this medication works to relieve eye itching due to allergies.
Doctors often recommend Pataday for allergies, specifically for treating itchy eyes due to eye allergies. This eMedTV article describes how Pataday works to relieve eye allergy symptoms and explains what side effects may occur with this medication.
Pataday Medication Information
Pataday is a prescription eyedrop approved for treating itching due to eye allergies. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Pataday, including potential side effects of the medication and general warnings and precautions.
Pataday is a prescription eye medication used for relieving itching due to eye allergies. This eMedTV resource describes how Pataday ophthalmic solution works and explains how often this eyedrop should be used to treat eye allergy symptoms.
The most commonly reported side effects seen with Pataday are sore throat and symptoms of the common cold. This eMedTV resource provides a more complete list of potential side effects, including problems that may require medical attention.
A doctor may prescribe Patanol to treat eye allergies. This page from the eMedTV Web library offers a brief overview of Patanol and explains what to tell your healthcare provider before using it. Patanal is a common misspelling of Patanol.
Patanase is a prescription medicine approved for treating nasal symptoms caused by seasonal allergies. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of Patanase, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for the drug.
Patanol is a prescription eyedrop used to prevent or relieve symptoms of eye allergies. This eMedTV Web segment explains how the medication works, offers general dosing guidelines, lists possible side effects that may occur, and more.
Adults and children (age three and older) should insert one drop of Patanol into each eye twice daily. This eMedTV Web article discusses Patanol dosing in more detail and includes a list of important precautions and tips for using the eyedrops.
If you have symptoms of eye allergies, a doctor may prescribe Patanol eye drops. This eMedTV Web article takes a further look at Patanol, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and some general safety precautions.
Patanol is a prescription eyedrop used to treat eye allergies. This eMedTV Web segment takes a brief look at this product, including information on how it works, dosing tips, and potential side effects. Patenol is a common misspelling of Patanol.
This selection from the eMedTV archives features a brief overview of Paxil, a prescription drug that is used to treat several conditions, including depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Paxal is a common misspelling of Paxil.
Paxil is a drug that is used to treat depression, panic disorder, and other conditions. This eMedTV article discusses the uses and possible side effects of this drug and provides a link to more information. Paxel is a common misspelling of Paxil.
Paxil is often prescribed to treat depression, panic disorder, and several other conditions in the brain. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of this SSRI, including information on its uses, dosing, potential side effects, and more.
As this eMedTV page explains, Paxil 10 mg tablets or liquid may be prescribed to treat various conditions, such as depression and OCD. This article also covers some general Paxil dosing guidelines and describes factors that may affect your dosage.
As this eMedTV Web article explains, a healthcare provider may prescribe Paxil 20 mg tablets once daily to treat several conditions, including depression and anxiety. This page also lists factors that may affect your dosage of Paxil.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Paxil 30 mg tablets are used to treat several conditions, such as depression and OCD. This page also offers some general dosing guidelines and explains how long it takes for the drug to start working.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Paxil 40 mg tablets are the strongest strength available for this medication. This page covers some general Paxil dosing guidelines for treating various conditions and lists the factors that may affect your dose.
Some of the Alternatives to Paxil include therapy, other medications, and alternative therapy. This eMedTV page features detailed information on these and other alternatives, including some of the reasons a patient may wish to consider them.
In many cases, doctors will not discourage women from breastfeeding while taking Paxil. This eMedTV page further discusses Paxil and breastfeeding, including information on the clinical studies that looked at antidepressants and breastfeeding.
Insomnia is a side effect that occurs in up to 24 percent of people taking Paxil. This eMedTV Web page takes a closer look at Paxil and insomnia, including a list of suggestions that can help if you experience insomnia while taking Paxil.
Healthcare providers do not usually recommend taking Paxil during pregnancy. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, the medication may still be prescribed to a pregnant woman if her depression is not responding to other treatments.
As this eMedTV Web segment explains, there are several possible sexual side effects of Paxil, including impotence and a decreased sex drive. Paxil's sexual side effects have been studied in clinical trials, and this article discusses those results.
There may be an increased risk of suicidal behavior while taking Paxil. This eMedTV article offers more information on Paxil and suicide, including the results of clinical studies and a look at signs of suicidal behavior.
Weight gain is a potential side effect of Paxil. As this eMedTV page explains, more than 1 percent of patients in clinical trials reported weight gain while taking the drug. This article takes a look at what you can do if this becomes a problem for you.
Weight loss appears to be a possible side effect of Paxil. As discussed in this eMedTV segment, people taking Paxil in clinical studies lost about a pound or less, on average. This resource offers a closer look at why Paxil can cause weight loss.
As a type of antidepressant, Paxil treats symptoms of depression by acting on a certain brain chemical. This eMedTV Web segment further discusses Paxil, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and available strengths.
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