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Pyroxidine

Were you looking for information about
 Paroxetine? Pyroxidine is a common misspelling of paroxetine.
 
Paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil®), a part of a group of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), is commonly used to treat several conditions of the brain. Specifically, paroxetine is approved to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This prescription medication works by allowing a certain brain chemical (serotonin) to stay in the brain for a longer period of time.
 
(Click Paroxetine for more detail on how paroxetine works, what to tell your healthcare provider before starting this drug, and tips on when and how to take the medication.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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