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    • PAROXETINE HCL (Generic for PAXIL)

PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) treats depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It increases the amount of serotonin in the brain, a hormone that helps regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called SSRIs.


There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.