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A member asked:

Im taking paxil (paroxetine) 20mg and is noticing a milky discharge from the breast..is this a side effect from the paxil (paroxetine)?

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Yes, it can occur: See your doctor for a work-up to make sure and discuss treatment options.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/3/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil: According to post marketing reports for Paxil there can be - "symptoms suggestive of prolactinemia" REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/paxil-side-effects.html Lactation in female may occur in 0.01% to 0.1%.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/4/2020

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