The side effects of Paxil can be very dangerous. Patients can experience violent outbursts and suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Intense psychological side effects can occur even after only a few days of taking Paxil, or within a few days of an increase in dosage.

What are the dangers of taking Paxil?

Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weakness, dry mouth, sweating, blurred vision, and yawning may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Can Paxil cause death?

Deaths involving paroxetine toxicity have generally been a result of ingestion of multiple drugs, and not from paroxetine alone. Hyponatraemia has been reported with paroxetine in the elderly.