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Getting psychiatric care for anxiety and depression has never been more convenient. Consult with a healthcare provider through our platform to determine whether a medication like paroxetine could be right for you.Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication in the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) family. It works by balancing chemicals naturally found in the brain. The Food and Drug Administration first approved paroxetine in 1992 and it is marketed under the brand names Paxil®, Paxil CR®, Pexeva®, and Brisdelle®.
Paroxetine is approved by the FDA to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). It is also indicated for social anxiety disorder (social phobia), panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Paroxetine may also be prescribed for hot flashes in some cases. Not all mental health conditions can be treated by a provider through our platform. Those who are not candidates for treatment through our platform should consider seeking care from a medical provider in person to evaluate potential options for treatment.
Like other SSRIs, paroxetine lowers the amount of serotonin that your neurons reabsorb, which results in more free serotonin in your brain.
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a type of antidepressant that work by increasing levels of a mood-affecting chemical called serotonin in the brain which helps to improve your symptoms. Nice, right?
Your brain naturally produces chemicals that make you feel good, like serotonin. Paroxetine keeps neurons from reabsorbing this chemical so that you have more of it available in your brain. Long story short? This can help to relieve symptoms of depression.
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The most common side effects of paroxetine include nausea, sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, feeling anxious or trouble sleeping, sexual dysfunction, blurred vision, sweating, shaking, not feeling hungry, dry mouth, constipation, infection, and yawning or drowsiness. Discuss any side effects you experience with your provider.
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* Results vary. Data were self-reported between 11/26/2021 and 08/01/2022 by Hers customers who 1) signed up between 11/04/2021 and 05/04/2022; 2) were prescribed antidepressant medication by a provider after their first consultation on the Hers platform; and 3) had an active subscription for such psychiatric medication through the Hers platform within 90 days after signing up.
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