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
Nausea1a, Fatigue, Dryness in mouth, Loss of appetite, Increased sweating, Dizziness, Nervousness, Tremor, Low sexual desire, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Confusion, Constipation, Erectile dysfunction, Delayed ejaculation, Decreased libido4
Available Medicine for Paroxetine
PexepIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹172 to ₹4429 variant(s)
PaxidepSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹151 to ₹2743 variant(s)
XetZydus Cadila
₹162 to ₹3257 variant(s)
DepaxilAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹182 to ₹2883 variant(s)
ParadiseTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹160 to ₹2453 variant(s)
ParoxeeTalent India
₹142 to ₹1892 variant(s)
PatroxtaArinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
₹172 to ₹2793 variant(s)
PanexMicro Labs Ltd
₹109 to ₹2105 variant(s)
PaxotusEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹172 to ₹2523 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.