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Brand Name(s): Paxil; Seroxat
CAS nº: 61869-08-7
(pa ROX a teen)

About Paroxetine

This new site is dedicated exclusively to paroxetine.

It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.

Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about paroxetine , as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.

This unique site will also provide you with inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total paroxetine experience! 

Why is this medication prescribed?

Paroxetine hydrochloride is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Paroxetine is therefore used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Paroxetine is sold as Paxil® in the United States, Canada and Brazil; Seroxat® in Austria, Poland, the UK and China; Aropax® in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil; Pondera® in Brazil; Deroxat® in Switzerland and France; Paroxat® in Germany, and Cebrilin® in Latin America.

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