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Is it common to experience weight gain on paxil (paroxetine)?
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Yes: Paxil and many other antidepressants can cause weight gain. Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) may cause less but it is best you discuss this with your prescribing md.
Answered 5/20/2015
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Paxil (paroxetine): Yes, also depends on dosage & length of time being on it.
Answered 4/26/2015
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