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Paroxetine is a serotonin reuptake blocker which is a kind of antidepressant drug (psychiatric drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Texine • Paxil • Aropax • Deparoc • Parax • Sedarin • Xet • Serrapress

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Dizziness
Feeling anxious
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Tremor
Sleepiness
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Loss of appetite
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Reduced appetite
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