It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual Paxil is an antidepressant that belongs to group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Most commonly, antidepressants are tried first
Paroxetine (Paxil) can cause sexual side effects, such as ejaculation problems in males, low sex drive, and erectile dysfunction
Paxil (paroxetine) Prozac (fluoxetine) Zoloft (sertraline) If you do not respond to SSRIs, your doctor may prescribe Anafranil (clomipramine)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with affective and cognitive symptoms causing personal distress and reduced global functioning
By Arielle Mitton Medically reviewed March 9, 2022 Paxil is a brand name for an antidepressant called paroxetine hydrochloride, a medication used to treat anxiety
First-line pharmacological treatment: • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a debilitating neuropsychiatric condition, affects 1% to 2% of the world population
Nearly half of surveyed teens said they turned to drugs to "stop worrying about
Effective for major
Paroxetine también se usa para tratar el trastorno de pánico, el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (OCD, por sus siglas en inglés), trastornos de ansiedad, trastorno de estrés postraumático (PTSD, por sus siglas en inglés), y el trastorno disfórico Paxil (paroxetine) Prozac (fluoxetine) Zoloft (sertraline) If you do not respond to SSRIs, your doctor may prescribe Anafranil (clomipramine)
These medications increase and regulate the concentration of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain
Follow the instructions carefully
Anafranil has been around the longest and is the best-studied OCD medication
Like with any antidepressant or anti-anxiety med, Paxil comes with a warning of increased feelings of depression
If you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or any of the conditions mentioned
It can help improve your day-to-day mood, energy, and interest in life, while reducing any fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and panic attacks
Prescription medication is one of the most common treatment options for panic disorder
As mentioned under GAD, the side effects and safety concerns of paroxetine limit its use
When: Take Paroxetine once a day, in the morning