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PAROXETINE (pa-ROX-e-teen) is the chemical name for Paxil.

Paxil Common Uses
Paxil is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia) and generalized anxiety disorders (GAD); this medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters) is restored with the help of SSRIs. Paroxetine can also be used in other circumstances for treatment, as if determined by your doctor including severe premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), sexual problems in men (premature ejaculation), nerve problems associated with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), chronic headaches, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Before Using Paxil
There are chances that any other medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine therefore all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are also taking paroxetine-containing product; fenfluramine; dexfenfluramine; astemizole; terfenadine; clozapine; thioridazine; selegiline; sibutramine; or tramadol then do not take this medicine. If you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) then do not take this medicine with, or within 14 days. Furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine are included in MAOIs. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking currently. If you are taking aripiprazole, cyproheptadine, lithium, metoclopramide, weight-loss medicines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen, atomoxetine, risperidone, "triptan" medicines for migraines such as sumatriptan, trazodone, or tricyclic antidepressants than additional observation should be required of your dose. Without consulting doctor do not start or stop taking the medicine. If you have any other medical conditions including seizures, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding than immediately inform your doctor and if you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.