Paxil Cr
Premature Ejaculation, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder + 7 more
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Paxil Cr
Treatment for
Premature Ejaculation
What is Paxil Cr
Paroxetine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Paroxetine, sold under the brand name Paxil, is a medication used to treat anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and symptoms of menopause. It is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), meaning it specifically affects serotonin levels in the brain. Paroxetine is usually well tolerated but can cause withdrawal symptoms when stopped. To reduce nausea, there is a controlled release formula of the drug available.
Paxil
is the brand name
Paxil Cr Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Paxil
Paroxetine
1993
429
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Paroxetine, also known as Paxil, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause and Hot Flashes .
Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
Helps manage Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
Hot Flashes
Helps manage Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
Hot flashes
Helps manage Menopause
Effectiveness
How Paxil Cr Affects Patients
Paroxetine is used to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and menopause symptoms by preventing the reabsorption of serotonin. It usually takes about 6 weeks for the effects to be felt. Taking it with other drugs that affect serotonin levels, like MAO inhibitors, can cause dangerous side effects. It is important to wait 2 weeks after discontinuing any MAO inhibitor before taking paroxetine.
How Paxil Cr works in the body
Paroxetine helps regulate serotonin levels in the body. It does this by blocking the serotonin (SERT) receptor from taking serotonin away from the synapse. This raises serotonin levels, which can relieve symptoms. Paroxetine has been proven to be more effective at blocking serotonin reuptake than other drugs in its class. The exact way Paroxetine treats menopausal symptoms is still unknown, but it may be related to how it affects temperature regulation. Paroxetine also has a mild effect on certain receptors in the body, including adrenergic, dopamine, histamine, and serotonin receptors. Its delayed effects may be
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dosage of Paxil Cr is contingent upon the recognized situation, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The measure of dosage may differ, depending on the approach of delivery (e.g. Oral or Capsule - Oral) noted in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Depression
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Hot Flashes
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Premature Ejaculation
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Panic Disorder
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Social Anxiety Disorder
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Hot flashes
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 12.5 mg, 25.0 mg, 37.5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, extended release
Warnings
Paxil Cr has five contraindications, and thus should not be engaged when one is faced with the conditions in the subsequent table.
Paxil Cr Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Serotonin Syndrome
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Paroxetine may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Paxil Cr.
Common Paxil Cr Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
4-Methoxyamphetamine
Major
The metabolism of 4-Methoxyamphetamine can be decreased when combined with Paroxetine.
5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine
Major
The metabolism of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine can be decreased when combined with Paroxetine.
Acebutolol
Major
The metabolism of Acebutolol can be decreased when combined with Paroxetine.
Acetaminophen
Major
The metabolism of Acetaminophen can be decreased when combined with Paroxetine.
Aclidinium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Paroxetine is combined with Aclidinium.
Paxil Cr Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The most toxic dose of paroxetine for mice and rats is 350 mg/kg. The lowest reported fatal dose of paroxetine is 400 mg; the highest reported dose of paroxetine that someone has survived is 2000 mg. Symptoms of paroxetine overdose can include tiredness, fever, high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, trembling, confusion, anxiety, headache, sweating, dilated pupils, seizures, tingling sensations, serotonin syndrome, muscle contraction, and changes in mental status. There is no known antidote for paroxetine overdose.
Paxil Cr Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Paxil Cr?
539 active trials are currently being conducted to examine the utility of Paxil CR in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Premature Ejaculation and Menopausal symptoms.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Social Anxiety Disorder
16 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Depression
215 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
66 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
242 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1
Panic Disorder
14 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
6 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Hot Flashes
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1
Premature Ejaculation
0 Actively Recruiting
Hot flashes
19 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Paxil Cr Reviews: What are patients saying about Paxil Cr?
5
Patient Review
11/13/2014
Paxil Cr for Major Depressive Disorder
5
Patient Review
7/19/2015
Paxil Cr for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
5
Patient Review
4/7/2015
Paxil Cr for Panic Disorder
5
Patient Review
9/23/2014
Paxil Cr for Panic Disorder
4.3
Patient Review
6/15/2016
Paxil Cr for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
3.3
Patient Review
10/14/2018
Paxil Cr for Extreme Apprehension or Fear of Social Interaction
3
Patient Review
7/28/2016
Paxil Cr for Anxiousness associated with Depression
3
Patient Review
9/6/2018
Paxil Cr for Extreme Apprehension or Fear of Social Interaction
2.3
Patient Review
1/25/2015
Paxil Cr for Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
2
Patient Review
4/15/2014
Paxil Cr for Bipolar Depression
Patient Q&A Section about paxil cr
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Paxil CR used for?
"Paroxetine is a medication used to treat various forms of mental illness. These include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The drug works by correcting imbalances of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain."
Answered by AI
How long does it take for Paxil CR to work?
"In the first week or two, you may see some improvement in your sleep, energy levels, or appetite. This can be a good sign that the medication is working. However, it can take up to eight weeks for your mood and interest in activities to fully improve."
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Whats the difference between Paxil and Paxil CR?
"Paxil is a prescription medication that is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other serious mental health problems. The medication is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and was the first medication to be approved for the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). Paxil CR is the longer-acting, controlled-release version of the medication."
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What does the CR stand for in Paxil CR?
"Paxil and Paxil CR are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Paxil was approved in May 1996."
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