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Birth defect from paxil (paroxetine) include what?
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Cleft lip and palate: I usually don't recommend Paxil (paroxetine) in women due to the risk of this birth defect.
Answered 6/7/2017
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Paxil: Use of Paxil has been associated with atrial and ventricular defects (heart). The risk is general population was about 1% but increased to 1.5 to 2 % (depending on study). REF: https://www.medicinenet.com/paxil_and_pregnancy_possibilty_of__birth_defect/views.htm . Cleft lip, cleft palate & club foot have also been associated with Paxil.
Answered 7/3/2020
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