Search Results: Paxil

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...)
Multiple prescription interactions could cause serious drug injury June 9, 2011 Patients who take multiple prescription medications should talk to their doctor about drug interactions because the risk of drug injury. According to redorbit.com, a study conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University and Harvard Medical School discovered that Paxil, when taken with Pravachol, resulted in a serious drug injury risk (more...)
Paxil drug injuries and birth injuries causing a stir May 19, 2011 Antidepressants have been used to treat depression and other mood disorders for many years. In fact, many people depend on these drugs to help them function daily. But what if a medication you relied on was suddenly being questioned? That’s what many patients who take SSRIs like Paxil are facing after these (more...)
Treating depression is a major problem for expectant mothers May 12, 2011 No doubt upon learning of their pregnancy, mothers’ priorities, habits, and even lifestyles may change so that they can better care for themselves and their babies. Have you given up an unhealthy habit because of pregnancy? Imagine if something you had to give up was treatment for a mental health condition. This (more...)