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Paxol
Were you looking for information about
Paxil
? Paxol is a common misspelling of Paxil.
People who have certain health conditions that affect the brain may benefit from using Paxil
®
(
paroxetine
hydrochloride). This prescription medication is approved to treat
depression
,
obsessive-compulsive disorder
,
panic disorder
,
social anxiety disorder
,
generalized anxiety disorder
, and
post-traumatic stress disorder
. Paxil works by allowing a certain chemical (serotonin) to stay in the brain for a longer period of time. Some side
effects of Paxil
include nausea,
insomnia
, and
constipation
.
(Click
Paxil
for more information on how Paxil works, a more complete list of potential side effects to look out for, and important things to tell your healthcare provider before starting the medication.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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