Several organizations, including the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have done studies on the potential side effects of Paxil. Some of the potential sexual side effects that these studies have shown that Paxil may cause include: 

Sex Drive or Orgasm Problems
 A decreased sex drive (also known as libido) occurred in up to 15 percent of men taking Paxil was documents in several clinical studies. The studies have also shown that women who have been taking Paxil also suffer from decrease in libido; up to 9 percent of women in these studies reported a decrease. Up to 9 percent of women taking Paxil were shown having problems with orgasms as well. 

Impotence
Impotence can be defined as the inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to have one, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections. The results of the studies were that impotence occurred in up to 9 percent of men taking Paxil. The results also show that impotence is most common in men with obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Priapism
Priapism is one of the more rare potential side effects of Paxil. Priapism can be defined as a painful erection of the penis that does not go away, even after sexual intercourse or masturbation. If a patient allows this to be untreated, it can lead to permanent damage to the penis. If there is a possibility that you are showing symptoms of Priapism, consult with your doctor immediately.
Thousands of people are prescribed Paxil every year for their signs and symptoms of depression. However, like many other prescription drugs Paxil may potentially cause adverse side effects and even Paxil Birth Defects. If you would like to start using Paxil for your signs and symptoms of depression, consult with your doctor first.

The generic drug Paroxetine is an antidepressant drug under the classification of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI). In the year 1992, the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline released Paxil, trade name for Paroxetine. The drug is used to treat major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Tricyclic antidepressants and the SSRI drug Paroxetine (Paxil) has similar attributes in treating the aforementioned disorders. Just like any SSRI drugs, though, Paxil (Paroxetine) has been found to have the tendency to cause nausea, somnolence and some sexual side effects but unlike the tricyclic antidepressants, this drug has fewer side effects and has been found to have lower likelihood to cause toxicity. However, Paxil cleft palate birth defect was reported by some women who took the antidepressant drug during their pregnancy.

Every drugs has their individual side effects and adverse effects. You need to know about the different side effects of the drugs you take and inform your doctor if any of these are observed.

There are many factors influencing the likelihood of acquiring the drug's side effects and this includes the drug dosage used. Those who has lower Paxil dosage reported fewer and less serious side effects while patients who has a higher dosage consequently has greater tendency to experience severe forms of the drug's side effect. SSRI drugs like Paroxetine (Paxil) has the tendency to cause Post SSRI Sexual dysfunction which includes lowered sexual appetite, difficulty in achieving orgasm (anorgasmia), trouble becoming aroused, loss or decreased sexual stimuli and ejaculatory anhedonia. These side effects are found to be reversible which can last for months or years until the drug is completely withdrawn from the person's system. There are other side effects of Paxil such as nausea, sweating, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, asthenia, ejaculatory disturbance, tremor, constipation, high blood pressure, agitation, headache, impaired memory, paresthesia and weight gain.

During the first few weeks of Paxil treatment (approximately 1-4 weeks), the general side effects tapers off as the body becomes accustomed to the drugs' effects. But the birth defect that is cleft palate is another level of grave complication for the affected baby as well as to the parents, especially to the mother. Reports about the drug's tendency to cause cleft lip and/or cleft palate birth defect on babies born by women who took the drug during their first trimester are gathered. This, perhaps, is the gravest form of complication from the drug that is not easily forgotten.

Paxil is a prescription drug manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), it gained its United States Food and Drug Administration approval in 1992 after a FDA study showed that the drug efficiently help adults with depression.  Just like other prescription drugs Paxil has its own share of adverse side effects, these side effects can rang to mild side effects easily treated by your doctor, to more severe ones which can cause you serious harm.

 

Some of the commonly known side effects of taking Paxil include: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.The following are the more commonly known side effects of Paxil use: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.The more commonly reported side effects of Paxil use include: nausea, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, stomach discomfort and diarrhea, weight gain/loss, changes in behavior, aggressive behavior, rash, itching, sweating, muscle weakness, sexual dysfunction, joint pain, fever, chills, flu-like symptom, and suicidal behavior.If any of these side effects become constant or more severe in pain please consult with your doctor for further evaluation.

 

Paxil is also known to cause several sever side effects in its patients, these side effects are rare and have been reported to affect 1% of all Paxil users, if any of the following side effects are felt then it is important that you see your doctor as soon as possible: absence of or decrease in body movements, agitation, difficulty speaking, erection without sexual stimulation accompanied by pain or tenderness, fast or irregular heartbeat, feelings of paranoia, inability to move eyes, incomplete, sudden, or unusual body or facial movements, low blood sodium (confusion, seizures, drowsiness, dryness of mouth, increased thirst, lack of energy), muscle pain or weakness, problems with urination, rapid, involuntary eye movements, red or purple patches on skin, talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control, or vision changes. 

 

Paxil, just like many other prescription drugs, potentially has a number of side effects due to the use of the drug, these side effects run from mild to life threatening   If you have become harmed or injured due to the use of Paxil then seeking legal action could be your next logical step. If you would like more information on your legal options, visit with a Paxil Lawyer as soon as possible, many Paxil lawyers will give you a free consultation and not charge you unless you get compensated in your case. 

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Paxil, an SSRI antidepressant, to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder in adults.  Efficacy of the drug on these conditions has been established.  However, there have been claims on the occurrence of some side effects.  The extent of the side effects was either minor or major in severity. The digestive system seems to be affected most by the drug.  Diarrhea that lasted for a few days after drug intake has been reported by some patients. 

Diarrhea is the recurrent passing of stools described as loose and watery.  The symptoms define the category of diarrhea: complicated or uncomplicated.   Uncomplicated diarrhea has symptoms like thin or loose stools, abdominal cramping, watery stools, sense of urgency, and nausea and vomiting.   Symptoms of complicated diarrhea are pretty much the same with uncomplicated diarrhea but is accompanied with blood, mucus or undigested food on the stool, weight loss and fever. Symptoms of uncomplicated diarrhea with fever, presence of blood, mucus or undigested food on the stool and weight loss makes diarrhea a complicated one.  If any of these symptoms persist, it is best to talk to a doctor. 

Almost all cases of diarrhea will fade away on its own.  But before it does, there are possible ways to help ease the symptoms.   Dehydration resulting from diarrhea with vomiting can be managed with drinking plenty of fluids.  Special dehydration drinks are also available to restore electrolyte balance caused by diarrhea.  Doctors also recommend following the diarrhea diet, which consists of bananas, rice, apple and toast (BRAT) .  It has been used for years in treating diarrhea.  Drinking fluids in between, not during, meals is also recommended so as to prevent vomiting. 

Generally, diarrhea fades away on its own.   Diarrhea caused by Paxil normally occurs during the first few days of drug intake.  Paxil should be given ample time to get rid of its side effects.   But if you find this symptom disturbing, don%u2019t hesitate to seek help from your doctor. If you have experienced this symptom and would like to put some legal action into it, you can actually consult a Paxil lawyer.