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Are Paxil, Trileptal And Clonazepam Safe To Be Taken?

I am on Paxil, trileptal an clonazepam for anxiety depression PTSD an bipolar..... Are these medicines safe??? Will these cause my hair to fall out or gain weight or acne?
It seems like I still get anxiety attacks an depression... I get an attitude quickly is this normal?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Paxil is Paroxetine and is a SSRI group of antidepressant and anti anxiety drug. Trileptal is Oxcarbazapine and the drug is an anti epileptic drug and a mood stabiliser. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine drug. All these drugs are suitable drugs for anxiety and bipolar disorders.

Yes these medicines are safe to use and there are no serious drug interactions between these drugs. So no need to fear.

Paroxetine is known to increase appetite and may cause weight gain. Trileptal or Clonazepam are not associated with significant weight gain. No significant hair fall with these drugs.

Continue to take the medicines as per your prescription and you will see improvement in your symptoms.

Thanks, I hope this helps you.
Take care
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Are Paxil, Trileptal And Clonazepam Safe To Be Taken?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Paxil is Paroxetine and is a SSRI group of antidepressant and anti anxiety drug. Trileptal is Oxcarbazapine and the drug is an anti epileptic drug and a mood stabiliser. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine drug. All these drugs are suitable drugs for anxiety and bipolar disorders. Yes these medicines are safe to use and there are no serious drug interactions between these drugs. So no need to fear. Paroxetine is known to increase appetite and may cause weight gain. Trileptal or Clonazepam are not associated with significant weight gain. No significant hair fall with these drugs. Continue to take the medicines as per your prescription and you will see improvement in your symptoms. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care