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Paroxetine, sold under the brand name Paxil among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class [7] used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. [7]
Women should speak to their doctor or healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medications while pregnant. [1] Drugs taken in pregnancy including over-the counter-medications, prescription medications, nutritional supplements, recreational drugs, and illicit drugs may cause harm to the mother or the unborn child.
A 2014 meta analysis found no increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension associated with exposure to SSRI's in early pregnancy and a slight increase in risk associates with exposure late in pregnancy; "an estimated 286 to 351 women would need to be treated with an SSRI in late pregnancy to result in an average of one additional case of ...
For depression, the starting dose for fluoxetine is usually 20 milligrams per day. Research shows it typically takes four to six weeks to fully feel its impact. Research shows it typically takes ...
In pregnancy, levels of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone, a byproduct of the hormone progesterone, run high. After delivery, they plummet. It’s believed that this sudden drop may cause ...
A new Canadian study suggests that women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may be more likely to give birth to children with autism.
Very common (10-100% incidence) adverse effects include: Nausea; Sexual dysfunction (including anorgasmia (difficulty achieving an orgasm), erectile dysfunction, genital anaesthesia, ejaculation disorder, loss of libido etc.).
Since some tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can cause harmful interactions if used within 14 days of starting treatment with other antidepressants, you may ...