Paxil Alternatives (Cont.)

Therapy as a Paxil Alternative

Many forms of psychotherapy, including some short-term therapies (10 to 20 weeks), can help people with depression. "Talk" therapies help patients gain insight into and resolve their problems through verbal exchange with the therapist, sometimes combined with "homework" assignments between sessions. Behavioral therapists help patients learn how to obtain more satisfaction through their own actions and how to break the behavioral patterns that contribute to or result from their depression.
 
(Click Psychotherapy for Depression to learn more about this depression treatment option.)
 

Other Depression Medications

Fortunately, there are many medications available to treat depression. These medications include:
 
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Paxil is an SSRI. SSRIs are usually very effective at treating depression and generally do not have many serious side effects. They work by increasing the level of serotonin available for cells of the brain. In addition to Paxil, these medications include:
 
A long-acting version of Paxil is also available: paroxetine controlled release (Paxil CR®).
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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