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paxil

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What is paxil?

Generic Name: paroxetine
Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Paroxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Paroxetine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on paxil (170)

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I have been taking 10 mg of Paxil for ten days, and I still am experiencing insomnia as a s...
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I was overdosed for 18 months or more on this medication (80mg instead of 40mg). I ended u...

Journals about paxil(3)

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALING WITHOUT PHARMADRUGS


by newzor, Nov 25, 2009 08:55AM
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALING WITHOUT PHARMADRUGS _____________________________________...

SSRI Discountinuation Syndrome


by marileew, Mar 14, 2009 12:00AM - 4 Comments
I'll have two more days on the 25mg after today... then I'll be stuck with only the 12...

Antidepressants may not be much better than placebo


by Enoch Choi, MD, Feb 26, 2008 03:07PM - 46 Comments
A fascinating research study was published today by Irving Kirsch of the University of...

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