paroxetine
noun
par·ox·e·tine
pa-ˈräk-sə-ˌtēn 
: a drug C19H20FNO3 that enhances serotonin activity and is usually administered in the form of its hydrochloride to treat depression
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Paxil, also known by the generic name paroxetine, and Lexapro, also known by the generic name escitalopram, are members of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication class.
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Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
For instance, a patient might be dissuaded from taking paroxetine over sertraline due to a greater short-term risk of weight gain.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 5 July 2024
Meanwhile, those on Paxil (paroxetine), Cymbalta (duloxetine), and Celexa (citalopram) gained a bit more on average.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 July 2024
By 24 months, weight had risen by 3.6 pounds (1.63 kilograms) for escitalopram and nearly 3 pounds (1.33 kilograms) for paroxetine.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 July 2024
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Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
For instance, a patient might be dissuaded from taking paroxetine over sertraline due to a greater short-term risk of weight gain.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 5 July 2024
Meanwhile, those on Paxil (paroxetine), Cymbalta (duloxetine), and Celexa (citalopram) gained a bit more on average.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 July 2024
By 24 months, weight had risen by 3.6 pounds (1.63 kilograms) for escitalopram and nearly 3 pounds (1.33 kilograms) for paroxetine.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 July 2024
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“Paroxetine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paroxetine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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paroxetine
noun
par·ox·e·tine
par-ˈäk-sə-ˌtēn
: a drug that functions as an SSRI and is usually taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C19H20FNO3·HCl or mesylate C19H20FNO3·CH4O3S to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder and to relieve symptoms (such as hot flashes) of menopause
Note: Trademarks for paroxetine include Brisdelle, Paxil, and Pexeva.
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