Paxil vs. Irenka

Paxil(paroxetinehydrochloride) andIrenka(duloxetinecapsule) areantidepressants用于治疗majordepressive disorder andanxietydisorders.

Paxil is also used to treatpanicattacks,obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD),post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), andpremenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Irenka is also used to treat diabeticperipheral neuropathyandchronicmusculoskeletalpain.

Paxil and Irenka are different types of antidepressants. Paxil is aselective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI) and Irenka is aserotonin-去甲肾上腺素reuptakeinhibitor (SNRI).

Side effectsof Paxil that are different from Irenka include nervousness, restlessness,nasalirritation, weight changes, decreased sex drive,impotence, difficulty having anorgasm,yawning, andringing in the ears.

Side effects of Irenka and Paxil that are similar includenausea,headache,dry mouth, drowsiness,sleepproblems (insomnia),constipation, anddizziness.

Side effects of Irenka that are different from Paxil includefatigue,diarrhea, decreased appetite, increasedsweating, andabdominal pain.

Both Irenka and Paxil may interact withalcohol, other antidepressants, nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),bloodthinners,cimetidine,theophylline,tramadol,tryptophan, triptans formigraine, fentanyl, and St. John's wort.

Paxil may also interact with other drugs that can make you sleepy (cold orallergymedicines, sedatives, narcotics, sleeping pills,musclerelaxers, medicines for seizures or anxiety), fosamprenavir, ritonavir,tamoxifen,heartmedications, and medicines to treatpsychiatricdisorders.

Do not stop using Paxil suddenly, or you could have unpleasantwithdrawal symptoms.

Irenka may also interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), fluoroquinolone antibiotics,aspirin,aluminum- andmagnesium-containingantacids,caffeine,desipramine,lithium, and buspirone.

Common side effects of Paxil include:

• headache,
• nervousness,
• restlessness,
• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• nasal irritation,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• nausea,
• constipation,
• weight changes,
• decreased sex drive,
• impotence,
• difficulty having an orgasm,
• drymouth,
• yawning, or
• ringinginthe ears.

Call yourdoctorimmediately if you are experiencingsuicidalthoughts.

Common side effects of Irenka include:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
• drowsiness,
• fatigue,
• insomnia,
• constipation,
• dizziness,
• diarrhea,
• decreased appetite,
• increased sweating, and
• abdominalpain

Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)antidepressant用于治疗depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders,post-traumatic stressdisorder, and a severe form ofpremenstrual syndrome(premenstrualdysphoric disorder).

Irenka serotonin-norepin(度洛西汀胶囊)ephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder,generalized anxiety disorder, diabeticperipheralneuropathy, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Paxil may interact with cold or allergy medicines, sedatives, narcotics, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, medicines for seizures or anxiety, other antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), blood thinners, cimetidine, tramadol,L-tryptophan, or medicines to treat migraines.

Paxil may also interact with fentanyl, fosamprenavir, ritonavir, St. John's wort, tamoxifen, theophylline, heart medications, or medicines to treat psychiatric disorders.

You may have withdrawal symptoms (such as agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling, ringing in your ears, confusion, or behavior changes) after you stop taking Paxil.

Irenka may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), cimetidine, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin,warfarin, aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids, theophylline, caffeine, desipramine, alcohol, triptans,tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. John's wort. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

The recommended initial dose of Paxil depends on theconditionbeing treated and ranges from 20mg/day to 50 mg/day.

The dose of Irenka is 40 mg/day (given as 20 mg twice daily) to 60 mg/day (given either once daily or as 30 mg twice daily) for major depressive disorder, and 60 mg/day for generalizedanxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.