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Paxil may be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress disorder. It should be tapered off slowly on discontinuation. Prescribed for Anxiety and Stress, Anxiety... View more

Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder. Xanax may also be used for... View more

Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder; however, it can cause dependence and withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: asthenia, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, male genital disease, nausea, headache, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, xerostomia.

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Common side effects include: ataxia, cognitive dysfunction, constipation, difficulty in micturition, drowsiness, dysarthria, fatigue, memory impairment, skin rash, weight gain, weight loss, anxiety, blurred vision, diarrhea, insomnia, decreased libido, increased appetite, decreased appetite.

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Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $8.00
Cost* $239.91

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Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 0.25 mg
Per Unit* $4.92
Cost* $492.09

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 0.5 mg
Per Unit* $0.32
Cost* $31.98

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, disintegrating

Brand Names
Other paroxetine brands include: Brisdelle, Paxil CR, Pexeva Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax XR Klonopin

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

21 hours

20 hours

40 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Excluding Brisdelle

X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

Brisdelle

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 476 drugs are known to interact with Paxil:

  • 96 major drug interactions (430 brand and generic names)
  • 364 moderate drug interactions (1513 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (46 brand and generic names)

A total of 494 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:

  • 51 major drug interactions (204 brand and generic names)
  • 403 moderate drug interactions (1484 brand and generic names)
  • 40 minor drug interactions (330 brand and generic names)

A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with clonazepam:

  • 28 major drug interactions (149 brand and generic names)
  • 405 moderate drug interactions (1500 brand and generic names)
  • 32 minor drug interactions (206 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of PARoxetine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more
  • Using clonazePAM together with alcohol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 29, 1992

October 16, 1981

June 04, 1975

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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