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Paroxetine

Paroxetine is an SSRI used for depression and selected anxiety disorders. Listed uses include Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

Paxil

Major Depressive Disorder

10 · 20 · 30 · 40mg

Paroxetine tablets from 10mg to 40mg, used in the management of major depression, generalised anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. An SSRI.

From$0.65/ tabletView

Paxil CR

Major Depressive Disorder

12.5 · 25 · 37.5mg

Paxil CR is paroxetine 12.5mg, 25mg and 37.5mg in a prolonged-release tablet for depression, OCD, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder.

From$1.43/ tabletView

Key points

  • It has substantial withdrawal risk if stopped abruptly.
  • Suicidal thinking, sexual effects, bleeding, low sodium and serotonin interactions require review.
  • Suicidal intent or serotonin-toxicity symptoms needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Bipolar symptoms, suicide risk, pregnancy, bleeding, sodium and interacting medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for suicidal intent, seizures, fainting, severe agitation with fever and stiffness, or a severe allergic reaction.

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