Paxil: Prescription Medication for Mental Health

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What is Paxil used for?

Uses for Paxil include treating sleep disturbance, depression, and difficulty with concentration. The active ingredient in Paxil is paroxetine, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs treat depression by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. A disturbance in serotonin can lead to symptoms of depression, including:

Is Paxil a SSRI?

Paxil is an antidepressant that belongs to group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression, anxiety, or other disorders. Paxil is used to treat depression, including major depressive disorder.

What is Paxil CR & Pexeva?

Brand names: Paxil, Paxil CR, and Pexeva. Paroxetine is also available as an oral capsule and oral suspension. Paroxetine 7.5 mg capsule (Brisdelle) is indicated once daily at bedtime to treat vasomotor symptoms of menopause in those who are unwilling or unable to take estrogen.

Is Paxil safe for long-term use?

There are no known problems connected to the long-term use of paroxetine. The medication is considered safe when used as prescribed and directed. Paxil tablets are available in doses containing 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg of paroxetine. It is also available in a liquid oral solution with each 5 mL of liquid containing 10 mg of paroxetine.

What is paroxetine used for?

This medication is used to treat certain mental/ mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder). Paroxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Can I take Paxil If I'm taking pimozide or thioridazine?

Paxil is used to treat depression, including major depressive disorder. Paxil is also used to treat panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). You should not use Paxil if you are also taking pimozide or thioridazine.

What Is Paxil

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Paxil Information

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