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How to Take Paroxetine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a tablet and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended initial dose is 20 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), pimozide, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Paroxetine

This medication is an SSRI antidepressant, prescribed for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Paroxetine

India :

Madotine (40 mg) | Praxo (30 mg) | Leparox SR | Serotin | Pari (10mg) | Xet (20mg) | PARONEX CR-25 | Liveli (12.5mg) | Petin-CR (37.5mg) | Raxit (20 mg)

International :

Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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