Paroxetine (generic for Paxil®)

Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication in the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) family. It may help balance chemicals naturally found in the brain. The FDA first approved paroxetine in 1992 and it is marketed under the brand names Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva and Brisdelle. Paroxetine is a prescription medication.

Paroxetine is FDA-approved to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). It is also indicated for social anxiety disorder (social phobia), panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Not all mental health conditions can be treated by a provider through our platform. Those who are not candidates for treatment through our platform should consider seeking care from a medical provider in person to evaluate potential options for treatment.

Paroxetine affects the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that nerves in the brain (neurons) use to communicate. Like other SSRIs, paroxetine lowers the level of serotonin that your neurons reabsorb, which results in more free serotonin in the brain.

Consult with a psychiatrist or other qualified psychiatry provider online through our platform. If prescribed Paroxetine, genuine paroxetine hcl will be shipped to you discreetly. You’ll have ongoing check-ins with a healthcare provider to evaluate whether your treatment plan is working.

The most common side effects of paroxetine include nausea, sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, feeling anxious or trouble sleeping, sexual problems, sweating, shaking, not feeling hungry, dry mouth, constipation, infection, yawning. Discuss any side effects you experience with your provider.

Risk of serotonin syndrome (toxicity that occurs when there is too much serotonin in the system) increases when combined with any substance that increases serotonin, including drugs (eg, antidepressants, such as fluoxetine) or supplements (eg, St. John's Wort or tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin). Like other SSRIs, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs, such as linezolid) are known to cause serious drug interactions. Be prepared to share all prescription and over the counter medications, as well as any other products you take, with your healthcare provider.