What is the difference between Paxil CR and Paxil?

Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Paxil was the first medication approved for the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). Paxil CR is the longer-acting, controlled-release version of Paxil. A selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI), Paxil slows reabsorption of the chemical serotonin in the brain.

What is Paxil CR good for?

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Is Paxil CR extended release?

A controlled-release (CR) formulation of the SSRI paroxetine has been developed. This CR formulation delays the release of paroxetine until the tablet has passed through the stomach; the drug is then released over 4-5 hours.

Is Paxil CR sedating?

The side-effect profile of paroxetine is largely similar to that of the other SSRIs, although paroxetine tends to be more sedating and constipating in some patients, perhaps due to its anticholinergic activity.

What are the reviews of paroxetine on Drugs.com?

User Reviews for Paroxetine Also known as: Paxil, Paxil CR, Brisdelle, Pexeva Paroxetine has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 1,294 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of those users who reviewed Paroxetine reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.

What are the reviews of Paxil on Drugs.com?

Paxil CR has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of those users who reviewed Paxil CR reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. Reviews may be moderated or edited before publication to correct grammar and spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content.

Is there a generic equivalent to Paxil for paroxetine?

Paxil immediate- and extended-release tablets are availalble as generic paroxetine. There is no generic equivalent for Pexeva. So, what’s the difference? Are there any advantages to using Pexeva? Not really.

Which is better for anxiety luvox CR or Paxil?

Paxil (paroxetine) is effective for treating depression and anxiety, but causes more unwanted side-effects than other medicines that work like it. Luvox CR (fluvoxamine) is a first choice for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder.