What is Paroxetine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ParoxetineBrand:
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used in the treatment of depression as well as anxiety disorders.
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How do members experience Paroxetine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Depressed mood | 3,813 | 338 | |
Post-traumatic stress disorder | 3,722 | 106 | |
Social anxiety disorder | 560 | 100 | |
Mild depression | 408 | 34 | |
Anxious mood | 215 | 80 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Weight gain | 36 | |
Decreased sex drive (libido) | 32 | |
Sexual dysfunction | 25 | |
Nausea | 20 | |
Headaches | 17 | |
Dizziness | 13 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 86 | |
Moderate | 128 | |
Mild | 159 | |
None | 250 |
Member evaluations
Meta411
evaluated on Oct 18, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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