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A member asked:

Do severe pmdd or ssri (10mg paxil) cause intrusive thoughts? i have had severe intrusive thoughts and i am scared paxil (paroxetine) is the cause of it.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil (paroxetine): Possible, if u have not had them prior to starting the medication. This is termed 'black box warning' & needs to be reviewed with your prescribing doctor asap.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/15/2016

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