Paxil (paroxetine) [SSRI]
Description:
Paxil is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for Social Anxiety Disorder. It is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and works in the body by regulating the amount of serotonin that is absorbed by the brain. Paxil was the first SSRI to be approved by the FDA and is usually tolerated well by the majority of patients. For these reasons, it is often the first choice when doctors treat patients with SAD.
SSRIs, like Paxil, are commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including depression and generalized anxiety. Serotonin absorption is thought to be directly linked with variations in feelings and mood swings. Many SAD patients using Paxil report positive results and relief from their social anxiety symptoms, while others find it to be of little help. Side effects are quite common with SSRIs in general, with the medications affecting sexual function and appetite in many patients. Headaches and nausea are also reported, though these normally subside after a short time.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paroxetine
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SSRIs, like Paxil, are commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including depression and generalized anxiety. Serotonin absorption is thought to be directly linked with variations in feelings and mood swings. Many SAD patients using Paxil report positive results and relief from their social anxiety symptoms, while others find it to be of little help. Side effects are quite common with SSRIs in general, with the medications affecting sexual function and appetite in many patients. Headaches and nausea are also reported, though these normally subside after a short time.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paroxetine
Askapatient.com Ratings:
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20031
RevolutionHealth.com Ratings:
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/drugs-treatments/rating/paxil
Paxil
Shared by antonina on Oct 29th, 2008
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Paxil helped me to finally complete my BA and MA. It allowed me to be in situations without wanting to panic. In my case it seemed to help me sleep much better too. Althoug sometimes I think it made me too drowsy. But it was such a relief from the horrible anxiety.
Antonina
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I am currently on 60mgs of Paxil although I have used 80mgs previously. It works a little bit on my depression and it moderately helps my anxiety.
The only side effects I get are sexual(unwanted) and increased appetite(wanted!).
Ive been on Paxil for about 8 months now.
I would recommend to choose this SSRI if one is going to be on an SSRI.
I am currently on 60mgs of Paxil although I have used 80mgs previously. It works a little bit on my depression and it moderately helps my anxiety.
The only side effects I get are sexual(unwanted) and increased appetite(wanted!).
Ive been on Paxil for about 8 months now.
I would recommend to choose this SSRI if one is going to be on an SSRI.
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