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A member asked:

Are paxil (paroxetine) and weed both antidepressant in effects?

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No: Weed is more of a downer & in excess may cause paranoia.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No!: Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant of the ssri type. Weed is a depressant and an hallucinogen which can make you sees and hear things that aren't there and make you paranoid.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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