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A member asked:

Please help docs! is paxil (paroxetine) supposed to make you feel hungry?

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Dr. ALICIA Almendral answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Usually anorexia: One of the common side effects of Paxil (paroxetine) is anorexia. It mostly causes decreased appetite.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Side effects: Increased appetite is reported in 3% of people using Paxil (paroxetine) and decreased appetite is reported in 2 to 12%.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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