Paxal

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 Paxil? Paxal is a common misspelling of Paxil.
 
Paxil® is a prescription medicine that is used to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other conditions. The drug is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which means it works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, a chemical in the brain. Paxil comes in tablet and suspension (liquid) form and is usually taken once a day. Most people take the drug in the morning. Some of the most common side effects seen with this drug include ejaculation problems, nausea, and insomnia. Generic Paxil is available in tablet and liquid form.
 
(To read the full eMedTV article about this medication, click Paxil. This article covers how the drug works, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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