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Paroxetine is FDA approved for the treatment of depression, as well as for anxiety disorders. (It was originally marketed under the brand name, Paxil.) Paroxetine is in the class of SSRI agents (serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoPaxil is used for treating depression or OCD. It may also be used to treat panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, or social anxiety disorder.
Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).Depression and anxiety disorders are sometimes caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. One of these chemicals is serotonin, it helps send electrical signals from one nerve cell to another. In the process, serotonin is released from one nerve cell and travels to the next, where it is either absorbed or returns back to the original sender cell.
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∙ 15y agoParoxetine is the generic of Paxil, it treats both depression and OCD
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∙ 13y agoParoxetine is used to treat OCD
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What is paroxetine hydrochloride?
Paroxetine hydrochloride-- Paxil; a SSRI that is used to treat mental depression, OCD, and various other disorders.
Can you collect disability benefits if you are prescribed Paroxetine?
no, i used it.
Does paroxetine affect Depo-Provera?
There are no known drug interactions between paroxetine and Depo Provera.
Paroxetine are you able to take doxepin with paroxetine?
yes you can take the two combined meds of doxepin and paroxetine. most ofter the 2 drugs are prescribed together for patients over the age of 60 for extreme cases of depression
What are commonly used SSRIs?
Commonly used selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and fluvoxamine (Luvox).
Can you take cold and flu tablets while taking paroxetine?
Yes, there are no harmful interactions between paroxetine and any cold/flu medication.
What is the Chemical formula for paroxetine?
C19 H20FNO3
Is it safe to take paroxetine and amoxicillin together?
Yes
What will Paroxetine hydrochloride 40 mg get you high?
40 mg
Can you take NyQuil and paroxetine?
be careful not to take too much!
Can you take paroxetine and pristiq together?
can you take pristiq and paxil together
What are the central nervous system and respiratory depression risks from mixing paroxetine and hydrocodone?
We can find nothing in the literature to indicate a problem with paroxetine (Paxil) and hydrocodone. You should know, however, that hydrocodone exaggerates the symptoms of depression. Since paroxetine is often prescribed for depression and similar disorders, it would be a good idea to talk this over with your physician and/or pharmacist.
