Paroxetine hydrochloride is not generally used as the first choice or commonly used drug to improve insomnia. If insomnia is caused by depression or anxiety, taking paroxetine hydrochloride can take effect in about 2~3 weeks, and the insomnia symptoms can be gradually relieved with the relief of the primary disease.
For patients with depression accompanied by anxiety and reactive depression, paroxetine hydrochloride can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, thus improving insomnia. For adults, the usual dosage is 20 mg per day for 2 to 3 weeks, and then the dosage is increased or decreased according to the patient’s response.
The main adverse effects of paroxetine hydrochloride include abnormal bleeding, allergic reactions, elevated cholesterol levels, bilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, etc. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the ingredients of the drug.
Paroxetine hydrochloride belongs to the prescription drugs, should be standardized in the case of doctor’s orders, to avoid blind use of drugs, damage to themselves.