Paroxetine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Paroxetine is an SSRI antidepressant. It is a prescription medicine used for depression, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, OCD and PTSD. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 11 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Paroxetine works
Paroxetine increases the level of serotonin in the brain, helping to lift mood and reduce anxiety over several weeks.
What is Paroxetine used for?
Paroxetine is used to treat depression and a range of anxiety conditions, including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, OCD and PTSD.
Side effects of Paroxetine
Common side effects of Paroxetine include:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Trouble sleeping or drowsiness
- Sweating
- Sexual problems
Contact your doctor straight away if you have thoughts of self-harm, feel very agitated, or develop fever, stiff muscles and a fast heartbeat.
Precautions and warnings
- Stopping suddenly can cause marked withdrawal symptoms, so dose reductions must be gradual.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
- Avoid alcohol, and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.
Frequently asked questions about Paroxetine
What is the price of Paroxetine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Paroxetine products currently in stock range from Rs 429 to Rs 3,924 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Pronitron 20mg Tablet at Rs 429. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Paroxetine are available in Pakistan?
Paroxetine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Paromax (Genetics Pharmaceuticals), Paraxyl (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Paroxin (Amarant Caraway Pharmaceutical), Seroxat (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Raxil (Adamjee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.), Xtin (Cell Laboratories), Pronitron (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd) and Raxil-cr (Adamjee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.), along with 5 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Paroxetine?
Yes. Paroxetine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Paroxetine be used during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.
Are all Paroxetine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Paroxetine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Paroxetine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Paroxetine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
