Drug reference
paroxetine
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (SSRIs)
Mechanism of action
SSRI; little or no affinity for alpha-adrenergic histamine or cholinergic receptor
Common side effects
- Asthenia
- Insomnia
- Constipation
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dry Mouth
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (4)
- isocarboxazid + paroxetine Contraindicated
- paroxetine + thioridazine Contraindicated
- duloxetine + paroxetine Major
- paroxetine + tamoxifen Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is paroxetine?
paroxetine belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does paroxetine work?
SSRI; little or no affinity for alpha-adrenergic histamine or cholinergic receptor
What are the common side effects of paroxetine?
Asthenia, Insomnia, Constipation, Headache, Nausea, Dry Mouth, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with paroxetine?
isocarboxazid, thioridazine, duloxetine, tamoxifen
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