paroxetine(Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Pronunciation
/pəˈrɒksətiːn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- paroxetine
- Brand names
- Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle
- Therapeutic class
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take in the morning (or at bedtime if sedating).
- Do not stop abruptly - taper to avoid withdrawal.
- Pregnancy category D (cardiac malformations).
- Improvement may take 4-6 weeks.
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