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Paxil
Paxil (paroxetine) is a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and used in the treatment of depression. Paxil and other SSRIs have been implicated in a heightened risk of suicide for depressed patients and the FDA recently recommended that the drug not be prescribed for children under the age of 18. Other Paxil side effects include weight gain, dependency symptoms and difficult withdrawal, and other psychological symptoms including panic attacks, anxiety and aggressiveness. Paxil should not be used in pregnant women, as it has been linked to birth defects.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Paxil |
| Generic: | Paroxetine HCI |
| Manufacturer: | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Date approved: | 1992 |
| Status: | Prescription only |
| Approved uses: | Treatment of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder |
| Off-Label uses: | Treatment of depression symptoms in children |
| Side effects: | Homicidal and suicidal tendencies, difficult withdrawal with marked dependency symptoms, psychological symptoms including anxiety attacks and mood swings. A marked risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts has been noted in children under 18. |
| Related topics: | Unsafe drugs |
FDA Issues New Paxil Warnings
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two additional warnings regarding antidepressant drug Paxil in July 2006. The drug, which is prescribed to patients with symptoms of depression... read more
Paxil Linked To Dangerous Withdrawal Symptoms
Popular serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drug Paxil has been linked to SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome, a severe and sometimes life-threatening condition that occurs upon withdrawal... read more
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Jury Verdicts Related to Paxil
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FDA Information Related to Paxil
August 2006 Safety Labeling Changes
December 2006 Monthly Safety Labeling
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Patents Related to Paxil
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Useful Web Sites Related to Paxil
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Books Related to Paxil
FDA advisory on paroxetine.(Food and Drug Administration) : An article from: Internal Medicine News
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