Paroxetine
Information about Paroxetine
Paroxetine Uses
Paroxetine is used in the treatment of depression, Panic disorder and anxiety disorder.
How Paroxetine works
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms of depression and also relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.
Common side effects of Paroxetine
Dryness in mouth, Dizziness, Tremors, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Delayed ejaculation, Decreased libido, Headache, Weakness, Diaphoresis, Gastrointestinal intolerance, Drowsiness
Available Medicine for Paroxetine
PaxidepSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹196 to ₹3593 variant(s)
PexepIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹227 to ₹4788 variant(s)
XetZydus Cadila
₹216 to ₹4135 variant(s)
DepaxilAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹220 to ₹3814 variant(s)
ParadiseTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹212 to ₹3263 variant(s)
ParoxeeTalent India
₹171 to ₹2252 variant(s)
PatroxtaArinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
₹196 to ₹3383 variant(s)
PanexMicro Labs Ltd
₹109 to ₹2505 variant(s)
PaxotusEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹228 to ₹3353 variant(s)
ParocenUSV Ltd
₹85 to ₹1826 variant(s)
Expert advice for Paroxetine
- It can take 2-3 weeks for Paroxetine to start working.
- Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause upset stomach, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.
- If your doctor asks you to stop Paroxetine, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Paroxetine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- The addiction/dependence potential of Paroxetine is very less.