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I started paxil (paroxetine) 3 days ago & now i have a sore throat my dad has a cold so im probably just getting it i was worried cuz i read it could be a s/e?

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

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Probably a cold: Most likely, this is a cold virus causing a sore throat. That is just by the odds. Even though it might be listed as a side effect of Paxil, (paroxetine) it is still more likely to be a cold. See your doctor if it goes for more than a few days or if acutely worsens.

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Answered 6/10/2015

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A member asked:

I started paxil (paroxetine) 3 days ago & now i have a sore throat my dad has a cold so im probably just getting it i was worried cuz i read it could be a s/e?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derek Farley answered

Dr Sigari agreed

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