What is Paxil?
Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) is an antidepressant medication that is part of a family of drugs called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paxil is sold as Seroxat outside of the United States and as Paxil (paroxetine HCl) in the United States.
Paxil is currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults. Recently, GlaxoSmithKline PLC applied to the Food & Drug Administration for permission to market Paxil as an effective treatment for acute social phobia, an extreme form of shyness.
Paxil is available in tablet and liquid form. Paxil liquid is orange-flavored and orange-colored. Each 5 mL dose contains the equivalent of 10 mg of Paxil. The liquid should be shaken well before using, and stored at or below 77 F (25 C). Paxil tablets are oval-shaped and film-coated to make swallowing easier. They are available in various strengths, and come in different colors according to their strength.
• Yellow: 10 mg, marked on the front with "PAXIL," on the back with "10."
• Pink: 20 mg, marked on the front with "PAXIL," on the back with "20."
• Blue: 30 mg, marked on the front with "PAXIL," on the back with "30."
• Green: 40 mg, marked on the front with "PAXIL," on the back with "40."
Other Paxil FAQs
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How does Paxil work?
A: Depression and anxiety disorders are believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. One of these chemicals is serotonin, which helps send electrical … More -
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What are the Paxil side effects?
A: Common side effects include: • headache; • tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; • urinary retention, constipation; • tachycardia … More -
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What is Akathisia?
A: Akathisia refers to the peculiar state of mental and motor restlessness that cause a state of "inner agitation." A person suffering from Akathisia is … More -
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What is depression?
A: It is estimated that 19 million Americans suffer from depression every year. Depression is not a weakness or a character flaw-it is an actual medical illness leading … More -
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What is Anxiety Disorder?
A: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a medical illness that requires attention from a qualified healthcare professional. It involves intense feelings of being … More -
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What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
A: Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, usually begins in adolescence and is often most severe in the late teens and the 20s. In 25% of … More -
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What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
A: OCD symptoms can occur in people of all ages. It can start at any time from preschool age to adulthood (usually by age 40). In the United States, 1 out of 50 adults … More -
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What is Post Traumatic Stress Symdrome?
A: Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) can affect anyone at any age who has been exposed to a traumatic event where he/she experienced terror, threat (or perceived … More -
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What are the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome?
A: People who have been exposed to traumatic experiences may notice any number of symptoms in almost any combination. The symptoms for PTSD are divided into three … More