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I have been prescribed paroxetine 10mg for pmdd to be taken 14 days per month. is it possible to gain weight even when not taking continually?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Weight gain is a side effect of paroxetine.

Answered 5/9/2013

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