Paxil (Paroxetine)

Paxil, also known as paroxetine, is an anti-depressant and is prescribed for a serious, continuing depression that interferes with a person's 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 an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental condition that is manifested by persistent thoughts and uncontrolled bodily movements.

Paxil belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.

Paxil has been linked to serious side effects, including violent behavior and agitation. In late 2003, the FDA issued a public health advisory to alert physicians to reports of suicidal thinking and attempts in clinical studies of Paxil. A black box warning was required to be put on all packaging materials describing Paxil's tendency to cause suicidal tendencies. A number of civil law suits have been filed and won against the manufacturer of Paxil because of suicides caused by Paxil use.

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