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Paro 20 mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PAROXETINE-20MG

Uses:

Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits:

Paro 20 mg Tablet belongs to a group of antidepressant medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Paro 20 mg Tablet is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder. Paro 20 mg Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This helps increase serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby regulating mood and treating depression and anxiety disorders. Paro 20 mg Tablet has fewer unwanted side effects than older antidepressants and helps people recover from depression.

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Paro 20 mg Tablet works by inhibiting serotonin's reuptake by nerves, a mood-enhancing chemical messenger in the brain that communicates between brain cells. This increases serotonin concentrations in the nerve synapse, thereby helping in regulating mood.

Paro 20 mg Tablet is used to treat anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and generalised anxiety disorder.

Do not discontinue Paro 20 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal effects. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Paro 20 mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Paro 20 mg Tablet ; the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.

Paro 20 mg Tablet may cause decreased libido (sex drive), impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation and problems with orgasm. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Paro 20 mg Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

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