Paroxetine: current status in psychiatry

@article{Pae2007ParoxetineCS,
  title={Paroxetine: current status in psychiatry},
  author={Chi-Un Pae and Ashwin A. Patkar},
  journal={Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics},
  year={2007},
  volume={7},
  pages={107 - 120}
}
  • C. Pae, A. Patkar
  • Published 1 February 2007
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with antidepressant and anxiolytic properties. It is commercially available in both an immediate-release (paroxetine) and a controlled-release formulation (paroxetine CR). The latter product was developed to improve gastrointestinal tolerability. Paroxetine is the most potent inhibitor of the reuptake of serotonin among the available SSRIs. It has approved indications for the treatment of major depression, obsessive–compulsive… 
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