Paroxetine

Paroxetine is a prescription medication that is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, and other conditions. The medicine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine works by blocking the reuptake of a chemical (serotonin) in the brain. The drug comes in tablet and suspension (liquid) form and is usually taken once a day. Examples of side effects that may occur with paroxetine include ejaculation problems, nausea, and insomnia.

Paroxetine HCl

What Is Paroxetine?

Paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil^®) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a number of conditions within the brain.

Who Makes Paroxetine?

Paxil is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. Generic paroxetine is made by several manufacturers.

Uses of Paroxetine

Paroxetine is licensed to treat a number of conditions, including:

Depression (also known as major depression or clinical depression)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

(Click What Is Paroxetine Used For? for more information on what paroxetine is used for, including possible off-label uses of the medication.)

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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