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paroxetine

paroxetine

2 5.8
A medicine used to treat depression and anxiety by changing brain chemicals
  • noun
  • /pəˈrɒksɪtiːn/
  • Specialized
: paroxetina
  • Doctors often prescribe paroxetine to help manage depression and anxiety disorders.
  • paroxetine (Paxil)

Another is the SSRI such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline.

Examples

  • Another is the SSRI such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline.

    KenDBerryMD

  • Many patients experienced improved mood after starting paroxetine as part of their treatment plan.

  • Particular care is needed with paroxetine and venlafaxine because they are associated with a higher risk of symptoms.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Paroxetine has been associated with more weight gain and a higher incidence of sexual dysfunction, and sertraline with a higher incidence of diarrhea.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Me, over 21, mood disorder spectrum/BPD—doing well (paroxetine, clonazepam).

    Blog text (2)

  • The side effects of paroxetine can include drowsiness and nausea, so it's important to discuss these with your doctor.

Synonyms

Paxil
vsparoxetine
  • Specialized
6 6.0

A medicine used to treat depression

is the drug's chemical or generic name rather than the brand name
SSRI
vsparoxetine
  • Specialized
6 4.1

A medicine that treats depression by increasing a brain chemical called serotonin

is a single medication belonging to that general class
selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor
vsparoxetine
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A medicine that treats depression by raising a brain chemical called serotonin

is one particular medicine within that broader drug type

Surface Forms

paroxetine singular
paroxetines plural

Etymology

Paroxetine is a modern medicine name made from parts to show it belongs to a group of antidepressants. The ending -oxetine is the same as in fluoxetine, better known as Prozac, so a helpful way to remember paroxetine is that it is an antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety.