Posted by Sunnely on September 12, 2000, at 0:46:52
In reply to Paxil and urinary infection. URGENT please., posted by Sigolene on September 11, 2000, at 6:29:26
> I took only one paxil 10 mg and had first inflamation of urinary tract which stopped when i took benzodiazepine (because it's relaxing muscles i think). But during the night when benzo had finished it's effect, i had a real urinary infection that needed antibiotics. I would like to carry on Paxil but i'm really afraid of urinary infections horrible pain.
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> Has anyone already experienced urinary tract inflamation with Parxil, how long does it lasts ?
> which solution is there for that ?
> Thanks
> SigoleneHi Sigolene,
Paroxetine (Paxil), although an SSRI, still has anticholinergic effect. You seem to be very sensitive to this effect since it tends to become more evident in higher doses. One of the anticholinergic effects is urinary disturbance such as retention and/or inability to empty the bladder completely. This "residual" urine in the bladder serves as a "breeding ground" for infection.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) may become recurrent if "residual" urine continues to form due to the anticholinergic effect. Switching to an antidepressant with weak or no anticholinergic effect may be the best alternative.
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