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Paroksetin
Were you looking for information about
Paroxetine
? Paroksetin is a common misspelling of paroxetine.
Paroxetine hydrochloride (
Paxil
®
) is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (
SSRI
) that is approved to treat several conditions, such as
depression
,
obsessive-compulsive disorder
(
OCD
),
social anxiety disorder
, and other conditions. This prescription medication comes in the form of a tablet and suspension (liquid), and is typically taken once a day. Potential
side effects of paroxetine
may include
insomnia
, nausea, and
constipation
.
(Click
Paroxetine
for more detailed information on general dosing tips and guidelines, a list of the different strengths available, and an explanation of how the medication works.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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