Paxil FAQs

• Q: What is Paxil?
  A: Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) is an antidepressant medication that is part of a family of drugs called selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paxil is … More
• Q: 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
• Q: What are the Paxil side effects?
  A: Common side effects include: • headache; • tremor, nervousness, or anxiety; • urinary retention, constipation; • tachycardia … More
• Q: 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
• Q: 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
• Q: 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
• Q: 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
• Q: 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
• Q: What is Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome?
  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
• Q: 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