Brisdelle
Generic name:paroxetine [ pa-ROX-a-teen ]
Drug class:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
What is Brisdelle?
Brisdelle belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Brisdelle is a prescription medicine used to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes related to menopause. The way Brisdelle treats hot flashes associated with menopause is not known.
Brisdelle is not to be used to treat psychiatric problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Warnings
You should not use Brisdelle if you are also taking pimozide or thioridazine.
Do not use Brisdelle within 14 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms such as:agitation, hallucinations, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, dizziness, warmth or tingly feeling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sweating, tremors, racing heartbeats, or a seizure (convulsions).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Brisdelle if you are allergic to paroxetine, or if you are also taking pimozide or thioridazine.
Do not use an MAO inhibitor within 14 days before or 14 days after you take paroxetine. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. After you stop taking Brisdelle you must wait at least 14 days before you start taking an MAO inhibitor.
To make sure Brisdelle is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease, high blood pressure, or a stroke;
liver or kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
bipolar disorder (manic depression), drug addiction, or suicidal thoughts;
