Paroxetine
Indications
- Major depression, Social anxiety disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Generalised anxiety disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Panic disorder
- Menopausal symptoms, particularly hot flushes, in women with breast cancer (except those taking tamoxifen).
Drug Interactions
33 drug interactions identified for Paroxetine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors Cardiac disease; concurrent electroconvulsive therapy; diabetes mellitus; epilepsy (discontinue if convulsions develop); history of bleeding disorders (especia...
Side Effects
selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors Common or very common Anxiety; appetite abnormal; arrhythmias; arthralgia; asthenia; concentration impaired; confusion; constipation; depersonalisation; diarrh...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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