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Brand Names:
Paxil, Paxil CR, Seroxat, Aropax, Pexeva, Sereupin, Paxxet
What is Paroxetine?
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used in the treatment of depression as well as anxiety disorders.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 170 | 34% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 86 | 17% |
| Anxiety | 64 | 12% |
| Other | 31 | 6% |
| Panic attacks | 14 | 2% |
| General health | 13 | 2% |
| Emotional lability | 11 | 2% |
| Stress/anxiety | 6 | 1% |
| Anxiety and Depression | 4 | <1% |
| Support another treatment | 3 | <1% |
| 10mg/5mL as needed | 40 mg all the time (24/7) | daily | 25 mg monthly | 4 mg daily | 5 mg daily | 8 mg daily | 10 mg/5 mL daily | 10 mg daily | 12 mg daily | 12.5 mg daily | 15 mg daily | 1.5 x 10 mg/5 mL daily | 20 mg daily | 25 mg daily | 30 mg daily | 3 x 10 mg/5 mL daily | 37.5 mg daily | 40 mg daily | 45 mg daily | 50 mg daily | 60 mg daily | 60 mg one time | 75 mg daily | 80 mg daily | 200 mg daily | ||
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How long current patients have been taking Paroxetine or how long patients were taking Paroxetine before stopping.
Results from 73 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 53% | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 18% | 3 |
| Slight | 24% | 4 |
| None | 6% | 1 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
| Severe | 16% | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 22% | 16 |
| Mild | 27% | 20 |
| None | 34% | 25 |
Top reported side-effects include: Agitation, Sexual dysfunction, Brain fog
Summary results are based on 73 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Report created on November 07, 2009.