Comparing Paxil
Paxilparoxetine |
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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,... more |
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Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.2
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: asthenia, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, male genital disease, nausea, headache, decreased libido, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, and xerostomia. See the full Paxil side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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| Other paroxetine brands include: Brisdelle, Paxil CR, and Pexeva | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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21 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Excluding Brisdelle
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
Brisdelle See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 908 drugs are known to interact with Paxil:
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First Approval Date |
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December 29, 1992 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Anxiety I had been on Paxil for about 2 and a half years but recently I decided to go off of it. I have been off for about 2 months now but have all of a sudden experienced such fear and anxiety. I feel the way I did when I went on the pill, never wanting to leave the house, or go to work. I need to work but it's so hard to get through the day! Now my doctor says I will probably need to be on this my whole life. I gained weight when I was on it to which I didn't like. Do you think I should go back on it, I can't function like this though.