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Paxil Birth Defects
Paxil—also known as paroxetine—is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant that’s prescribed to treat conditions like major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant avoid taking Paxil and other SSRIs. And in 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug (more...)