Tag archives for Paxil
Paroxetine
Posted By Kelly On Thursday, December 9th 2010 under: Paxil (Paroxetine) Tags: Paxil
Drug Approvals
(British Approved Name, US Adopted Name, rINN)
INNs in other languages (French, Latin, and Spanish):
Synonyms: BRL-29060; FG-7051; Paroksetiini; Paroxetin; Paroxetinum
BAN: Paroxetine
USAN: Paroxetine
INN: Paroxetine
INN: Paroxetina
INN: Paroxétine
INN: Paroxetinum
INN: Пароксетин
Chemical name: (-)-trans-5-(4-p-Fluorophenyl-3-piperidylmethoxy)-1,3-benzodioxole
Molecular formula: C19H20FNO3 =329.4
CAS: 61869-08-7
ATC code: N06AB05
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Drug Approvals
(British Approved Name Modified, rINNM)
International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) in main languages (French, Latin, and Spanish):
Synonyms: BRL-29060A; Paroksetiinihydrokloridihemihydraatti; Paroksetino hidrochloridas hemihidratas; Paroxetin hydrochlorid; Paroxetina, hidrocloruro de; ... Read More
SSRIs in anxious depression: Paroxetine
Posted By Kelly On Thursday, October 7th 2010 under: SSRIs, Uncategorized Tags: Paxil
Paroxetine (Paxil) has produced some of the most striking data showing superior efficacy on anxiety symptoms within depression compared with other antidepressants. It has been perceived as one of the more "anxiolytic of the SSRIs" and this has been recognized in the granting of specific labelling for both depression and depression and anxiety in some countries, including the UK. More recently the granting of licenses for OCD, panic disorder, social ... Read More
SSRIs in anxious depression
Posted By Kelly On Friday, October 1st 2010 under: SSRIs Tags: Luvox, Paxil, Prozac, salipax, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Zoloft
Most patients suffering from major depression have anxiety symptoms as well as depressive symptoms and these commonly occurring anxiety symptoms are normally regarded as part of the depressive disorder. The presence of anxiety symptoms does not lead necessarily to a separate diagnosis of an anxiety disorder and indeed widely used depression rating scales include a large number of items devoted to anxiety symptoms, which contribute to the assessment of overall ... Read More
Augmenting Depression
Posted By Kelly On Tuesday, May 11th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Paxil, Serzone, Wellbutrin, Zoloft
Question. I am veteran of SSRI poop-out. After more than four successful years on Zoloft, it stopped working. When tyrosine was added, it was effective for another nine months. My doctor and I then tried various strategies that didn't work, usually because of my hypersensitivity to side effects. Wellbutrin made me jittery even at low doses and caused insomnia. Desipramine made me so jumpy, dumb and uncomfortable that I couldn't ... Read More
Depression Takes Heavy Toll on Diabetics
Posted By Kelly On Wednesday, April 21st 2010 under: Research Digest Tags: Paxil, Prozac, prozac-pe-case-studies, Zoloft
Recent studies indicate that depression precedes Type II diabetes in 90 percent of people with both illnesses. What does that really mean to you?
Researchers from the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center conducted a study of 10,000 people, 5,000 with Type II diabetes and 5,000 without it. The two groups were similar in other ways such as age and gender. The team hoped to answer three questions:
· Are diabetics more ... Read More
No Panic in Panic Attack Treatment
Posted By Kelly On Friday, January 29th 2010 under: Disorders Tags: Paxil, prozac-pe-case-studies, Treatment, Zoloft
Success shown with drugs and psychotherapy
People plagued by panic attacks need not fear one thing: Treatment works.
Panic disorders respond well to psychotherapy, drug treatment and a combination of the two, according to one of the largest studies of the condition.
Panic disorder affects several million Americans, crippling them with recurrent bouts of profound anxiety and physical symptoms that can include chest pain and pounding, as well as rapid heartbeats and shortness ... Read More
Paxil (Paroxetine) for the treatment of social anxiety disorder & social phobia
Posted By Kelly On Monday, January 25th 2010 under: Paxil (Paroxetine) Tags: Antidepressant, Anxiety, Paxil, Phobia, Treatment
A recent study adds to the body of evidence suggesting that the drug Paxil (paroxetine HCl) is effective in treating social anxiety disorder / social phobia.
* note: social anxiety disorder is characterized by the fear of being observed or evaluated by others; sufferers report an overwhelming fear of embarrassment in social and performance situations.
* researchers at the University of Southampton conducted a 12-week, multi-centre, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to compare ... Read More
Meds in the Second Trimester
Posted By Kelly On Tuesday, January 12th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Anafranil, Antidepressants, Buspar, Depression, Drugs, Effexor, Norpramin, Pamelor, Paxil, Prozac, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Serzone, Tofranil, Zoloft
Question. My patient is in the second trimester of her pregnancy. She has panic disorder and depression. In the past, she responded well to Zoloft and Klonopin. What are the safest medications for the next few months?
Answer. The short, no-frills answer to your question is that any of the major antidepressants or anxiolytics are probably safe, now that the most vulnerable period of organ-formation (the first trimester) has passed. I ... Read More
Meds for Depression and Anxiety
Posted By Kelly On Monday, January 11th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Anafranil, Antidepressants, Asendin, Aventyl, Depression, Desyrel, Drugs, Effexor, Elavil, Luvox, Medications, Norpramin, Pamelor, Paxil, Prozac, Remeron, Serzone, Sinequan, Tofranil, Vivactil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft
Question. Do you have a list of drugs for depression, and non-addictive medications for anxiety? Tricyclics of the older vintage would be helpful.
Answer. I am providing you with a list of commonly used antidepressants, as well as their usual doses:
Maintenance Dosage and Tablet Size for Non-MAOI Antidepressants
Antidepressant
Tablet/capsule sizes
Usual daily adult dose
Amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep)
10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 mg
75-250 mg
Amoxapine (Asendin)
25,50, 100, 150 mg
200-300 mg
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
75, 100 ... Read More
Immobilized by Depression
Posted By Kelly On Wednesday, January 6th 2010 under: Question - Answer Tags: Antidepressants, Depression, Paxil, Ritalin
Question. After using alcohol and amphetamines to dull my "bad feelings" for many years, I was diagnosed with clinical depression and put on antidepressants in 1999. I went through several before finding success with Paxil and Ritalin. Then I moved away. I now don't have insurance and the medications are not working. I feel totally immobilized, and literally cannot work on a regular basis, even though I know I will ... Read More