Paroxetine (Paxil)

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• Why Is Paxil Used?
• Who Should Not Take Paxil?
• Special Warnings With Paxil
• What Should I Tell My Doctor?
• What Are Some Possible Side Effects of Paxil?
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Paroxetine (Paxil) Information

Paxil is the brand name. Paroxetine is the generic name. Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and other disorders. SSRI medications affect levels of serotonin in the brain. For many people, these medications are the first choice for the treatment of depression. For information on SSRIs and how they work, see SSRIs and Depression. 

Basic medication information for Paxil (NDA #020031) is as follows:  

• Active ingredient: Paroxetine hydrochloride



• Dosage form: Tablet



• Strength: 10, 20, 30, 40 mg base



• FDA approval: December 29, 1992



• Company name: GlaxoSmithKline

Basic medication information for Paxil (NDA #020710) is as follows:

• Active ingredient: Paroxetine hydrochloride



• Dosage form: Oral suspension



• Strength: 10 mg base/5 mL



• FDA approval: June 25, 1997



• Company name: GlaxoSmithKline

Basic medication information for Paxil (NDA #020936) is as follows:

• Active ingredient: Paroxetine hydrochloride



• Dosage form: Tablet, controlled release  



• Strength: 12.5, 25, 37.5 mg base



• FDA approval: February 16, 1999



• Company name: GlaxoSmithKline