Paxil
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Brand name:
Paxil
Pronounced: PACKS-ill
Generic name: Paroxetine hydrochloride
Other brand name: Paxil CR
Why is Paxil prescribed?
Paxil relieves a variety of emotional problems. It can be
prescribed for serious, continuing depression that interferes with
your ability to function. Symptoms of this type of depression often
include changes in appetite and sleep patterns, a persistent low
mood, loss of interest in people and activities, decreased sex
drive, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, suicidal thoughts,
difficulty concentrating, and slowed thinking.
Paxil is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
a disease marked by unwanted, but stubbornly persistent thoughts,
or unreasonable rituals you feel compelled to repeat.
In addition, Paxil is prescribed for panic disorder, a crippling
emotional problem characterized by sudden attacks of at least four
of the following symptoms: palpitations, sweating, shaking,
numbness, chills or hot flashes, shortness of breath, a feeling of
choking, chest pain, nausea or abdominal distress, dizziness or
faintness, feelings of unreality or detachment, fear of losing
control, or fear of dying.
Paxil can be prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder, a
disease marked by excessive anxiety and worry that persists for at
least 6 months and can't be easily controlled. True cases of
generalized anxiety disorder are accompanied by at least three of
the following symptoms: restlessness or a keyed-up or on-edge
feeling, a tendency to tire easily, difficulty concentrating or
spells when the mind goes blank, irritability, muscle tension, or
sleep disturbance.
Paxil can be used in the treatment of social anxiety disorder
(also known as social phobia), a condition marked by shyness or
stage fright so intense that it interferes with an individual's
work and social life.
Paxil is also prescribed for post-traumatic stress disorder--a
crippling condition that sometimes develops in reaction to a
disastrous or horrifying experience. Symptoms, which stubbornly
refuse to abate, include unwanted memories and dreams, intense
distress when confronted with reminders of the event, a general
numbing of interest and enjoyment, jumpiness, irritability, poor
sleep, and loss of concentration.
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