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I take paxil (paroxetine). paxil (paroxetine) caused 30 lb weight gain. i'm deaf & it aids tinnitus. any alternative i can use? please help.
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Paxil (paroxetine): There are many ssris, a class of antidepressant. Depending on the reason you are taking it (used for anxiety, ocd, as well as depression), a good substitute with less associated weight gain can be selected. Your md can review the options with you, .
Answered 12/9/2013
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Tinnitus: Tinnitus can be very tough to treat and I have found that some medications such as Paxil (paroxetine), nortriptyline, and Alprazolam have been proven in some to help. Paxil (one in a group called ssris) can cause weight gain as side effect. Talk with your provider about alternatives as above to help with your tinnitus. Or if possibly another ssri (prozac, zoloft, (sertraline) etc) could help.
Answered 6/30/2014
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