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Paroxetine (Paxil)
- uses
- mechanism
- dose and half-life
- adverse drug reactions
- counter-indications and drug interactions
- metabolism and excretion
- dependency
Uses
- major depression
- bipolar disorder
- panic
- OCD
- PTSD
- anxiety
Mechanism
- inhibit serotonin reuptake
Dose and Half Life
Adverse Drug Reactions
can have anticholinergic effects
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- anorexia
- serotonin syndrome
coming off of paroxetine can be difficult sometimes.
long term
Counter-Indications and Drug Interactions
Metabolism and Excretion
Dependency
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