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I was diagnosed as having depression and my dr preacribed valoxan for me is it addictive and what are the common side effects? knowing i am on saroxat

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Dr. Steven Reidbord answered

Agomelatine: Valdoxan (agomelatine) is not sold in the us, but online sources report it is non-addictive. It should not be taken in the presence of kidney or liver disease. Saroxat is paroxetine (sold as Paxil in the us). The 2 meds can be taken together although they can both be sedating.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed as having depression and my dr preacribed valoxan for me is it addictive and what are the common side effects? knowing i am on saroxat

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Reidbord answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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