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Paxil
Paxil (generic name paroxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) sometimes prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and depression associated with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.
About Paxil
Paxil (generic paroxetine hydrochloride) is an antidepressant medication that may be prescribed for the bipolar depression, major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Paroxetine's Side Effects
A list of more common, less common and rare documented side effects of Paxil, including withdrawal and overdose effects.
Stronger Warnings on Paxil and Birth Defects
The US Food and Drug Administration today released an alert regarding use of the SSRI antidepressant Paxil (generic Paroxetine) by pregnant women. Two studies indicate that there is a substantially greater risk of birth defects when Paxil is used during the first three months of pregnancy.
Doctors Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Paxil
Topics include side effects, the danger of weight gain and FAA rules regarding airplane pilots taking the medication.
Paroxetine
Drug monograph based on Canadian information from Internet Mental Health. Includes a lot of info about side effects vs. placebo and more.
Paroxetine
Comprehensive drug monograph from RxList.
Paroxetine Effective In Treatment Of Severe Social Phobia
Murray Stein, M.D., from the University of California at San Diego in La Jolla, CA., and colleagues found that paroxetine appears to improve the quality of life for persons with a severe type of social phobia.
Paxil® - Paroxetine HCl
Paxil website from the manufacturer, SmithKline Beecham, with links for Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Depression and OCD.
Paxil - Prescribing Information
Official prescribing information for United States audiences from SmithKline Beecham, manufacturer of Paxil. This is a PDF file and will require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. It is rather hard to read.
Paxil vs. Prozac in Major Depression
Abstract. Report on a Canadian multicenter, double-blind study of paroxetine (Paxil) and fluoxetine (Prozac) in major depressive disorder.
