Paroxetine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Paxil

Category

• Antianxiety agent
• antidepressant
• anti-obsessional agent
• antipanic agent
• posttraumatic stress disorder agent
• social anxiety disorder agent

Description

Paroxetine (pa-ROX-uh-teen) is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Paroxetine belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Extended-release Tablets (U.S.)
• Oral Suspension (U.S.)
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Paxil

In Canada—

• Paxil