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Paroxetine

(3S-trans)-3-((1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yloxy)methyl)-
4-(4-fluorophenyl)-piperidine
IUPAC name
CAS number
61869-08-7 		ATC code

N06AB05

PubChem
43815 		DrugBank
APRD00364
Chemical formula {{{chemical_formula}}}
Molecular weight 374.8
Bioavailability complete absorption from GI, but extensive first-pass-metabolization in the liver; max concentration 4.9 (with meals) to 6.4 hours (fasting)
Metabolism extensive, probable hepatic
Elimination half-life 24 hours (range 3-65 hours)
Excretion 66% urine, 37% bile
Pregnancy category
Legal status Rx-only
Routes of administration Oral


Paroxetine or paroxetine hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It was released in 1992 by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline and has since become one of the most prescribed antidepressants on the market due to its efficacy in treating depression as well as a spectrum of anxiety disorders ranging from panic attacks to phobias.

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[edit] Trade names

Paroxetine is marketed under several tradenames:

[edit] Indications

[edit] Approved

Paroxetine is primarily used to treat the symptoms of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), [1] social phobia/social anxiety disorder, [2] and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).[3]

It was the first (and as of 2002, the only) antidepressant formally approved in the United States for the treatment of social anxiety disorder, causing it to be sometimes referred to (although inaccurately) as an anti-shyness drug.

[edit] Unapproved/Off-label/Investigational

Paroxetine can also be used in the treatment of premature ejaculation,[4] chronic headache,[5] and bipolar disorder.[6]

Paroxetine has been found to significantly reduce the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.[7]

There is also evidence that paroxetine may be effective in the treatment of compulsive gambling[8] and hot flashes.[9]

[edit] Pharmacology

Paroxetine is the most potent selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).[citation needed] This activity of the drug on brain neurons is thought to be responsible for its antidepressant effects.

Paroxetine is a phenylpiperidine derivative which is chemically unrelated to the tricyclic or tetracyclic antidepressants. In receptor binding studies, paroxetine did not exhibit significant affinity for the adrenergic (α1, α2, β), dopaminergic, serotonergic (5HT1, 5HT2), or histamine receptors of rat brain membrane. A weak affinity for the muscarinic acetylcholine and noradrenaline receptors was evident. The predominant metabolites of paroxetine are essentially inactive as 5-HT reuptake inhibitors.

[edit] Paroxetine controlled release (CR)

Paroxetine controlled release contains a Geomatrix™ tablet that controls the absorption of the drug. Clinical studies show that controlled release tablet provides effective symptom relief with a lower number of patients stopping their treatment due to side effects.[10]

However, the need for an extended release form of paroxetine has not been established, as the FDA indicated that the half-life for the original Paxil was ideal for once-daily dosing, and that a CR version was not needed.

[edit] Chemistry

Paroxetine hydrochloride is an odorless, off-white powder, having a melting point range of 120° to 138°C and a solubility of 5.4 mg/mL in water.

[edit] Formulations

Paxil / Seroxat (paroxetine) is available in 10, 20, 30, and 40 mg tablets.

Paxil CR (paroxetine extended release) is available in 12.5, 25, and 37.5 mg tablets.

Paxil, Seroxat and Paxil CR are manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, however a generic is now available under the chemical name paroxetine.

[edit] Side effects

General side effects are mostly present during the first 1-4 weeks while the body adapts to the drug. Almost all SSRIs are known to cause either one or more of these symptoms. A person receiving paroxetine treatment may experience a few, all, or none of the following side-effects, and most side-effects will disappear or lessen with continued treatment, though some may last throughout the duration.

Individuals experiencing any of the following symptoms should contact their doctor immediately:

  • Jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
  • Fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes
  • Black, tarry stools (this can indicate upper GI bleeding)

Despite these side effects, Paroxetine is effective and generally well-tolerated in adults. Paroxetine is a useful tool in treating major depression, particularly in adults who have not responded to other therapies.

[edit] Warnings

During the trials it was evident that there were major health risks involved such as possible suicide and major congenital malformations, the remedy was introduced despite those reasons. This is prompting a wave of litigation against the drug's manufacturer. One of the first litigation trials in America was set by the law firm of Robert Kwok & Associates, L.L.P. in Houston, TX.[11][12]

Seroxat must not be used for treatment of children.[13]

When reports came of suicide, the controversy about Paxil became public.[14][15][16] The FDA continues to issue warnings regarding Paxil.[17][18][19]

Paroxetine users should not discontinue and resume treatment with more than a few days' gap between dosings, as paroxetine decreases in effectiveness if it is stopped for a significant amount of time, and then resumed.

[edit] Discontinuation syndrome

Main article: SSRI discontinuation syndrome

While any psychoactive medication (from caffeine to anti-psychotics) can cause withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation from acute administration, anecdotal evidence suggests that paroxetine has a higher incidence rate and severity of SSRI discontinuation syndrome than other SSRIs and psychoactive medications. For those experiencing extreme and unusual difficulty discontinuing paroxetine, it is recommended that an SSRI with a longer half-life, such as fluoxetine, be administered for approximately two weeks, then discontinued, to lessen symptoms.[20][21]

Suicidal ideation is a frequently reported experience in those withdrawing from SSRIs.[22] Withdrawal from paroxetine or any other SSRI should be medically supervised.

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ↑ Baldwin DS, Anderson IM, Nutt DJ, Bandelow B, Bond A, Davidson JR, den Boer JA, Fineberg NA, Knapp M, Scott J, Wittchen HU (2005). Evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders: recommendations from the British Association for Psychopharmacology.. Journal of Psychopharmacology 19 (6): 567-596. PMID 16272179.
  2. ↑ D Baldwin, J Bobes, DJ Stein, I Scharwachter and M Faure (1999). Paroxetine in social phobia/social anxiety disorder. Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Paroxetine Study Group. The British Journal of Psychiatry 175: 120-126. PMID 10627793.
  3. ↑ Yonkers KA, Gullion C, Williams A, Novak K, Rush AJ. (1996). Paroxetine as a treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder.. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology. 16 (1): 3-8. PMID 8834412.
  4. ↑ Waldinger MD, Hengeveld MW, Zwinderman AH. (1994). Paroxetine treatment of premature ejaculation: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. The American Journal of Psychiatry 151 (9): 1377-1379. PMID 8067497.
  5. ↑ Foster CA, Bafaloukos J. (1994). Paroxetine in the treatment of chronic daily headache. Headache 34 (10): 587-589. PMID 7843954.
  6. ↑ Sindrup SH, Gram LF, Brosen K, Eshoj O, Mogensen EF (2002). A randomized trial comparing paroxetine and venlafaxine in the treatment of bipolar depressed patients taking mood stabilizers. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 63 (6): 508-512. PMID 12088162.
  7. ↑ Vieta E, Martinez-Aran A, Goikolea JM, Torrent C, Colom F, Benabarre A, Reinares M (1999). The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine is effective in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy symptoms. Pain 42 (2): 135-144. PMID 2147235.
  8. ↑ Kim SW, Grant JE, Adson DE, Shin YC, Zaninelli R (2002). A double-blind placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of paroxetine in the treatment of pathological gambling. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 63 (6): 501-507. PMID 12088161.
  9. ↑ Weitzner MA, Moncello J, Jacobsen PB, Minton S. (2002). A pilot trial of paroxetine for the treatment of hot flashes and associated symptoms in women with breast cancer.. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 23 (4): 337-345. PMID 11997203.
  10. ↑ Golden RN, Nemeroff CB, McSorley P, Pitts CD, Dube EM. (2002). Efficacy and tolerability of controlled-release and immediate-release paroxetine in the treatment of depression.. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 63 (7): 577-584. PMID 12143913.
  11. ↑ [1]
  12. ↑ [2]
  13. ↑ Royal College of Psychiatrists
  14. ↑ Seroxat and Prozac 'can make people homicidal', The Guardian
  15. ↑ Injured by Paxil? New Paxil Suicide Warning
  16. ↑ Paxil research, warnings & authoritative overviews
  17. ↑ FDA: Paxil
  18. ↑ FDA Statement Regarding the Anti-Depressant Paxil for Pediatric Population
  19. ↑ Homeopathy ref.
  20. ↑ Haddad P (2001). Antidepressant discontinuation syndromes. Drug Saf 24 (3): 183-97. PMID 11347722.
  21. ↑ Quitpaxil.org - Information for persons suffering from Paxil withdrawal syndrome
  22. ↑ Yerevanian B, Koek R, Feusner J, Hwang S, Mintz J (2004). Antidepressants and suicidal behaviour in unipolar depression. Acta Psychiatr Scand 110 (6): 452-8. PMID 15521830.

[edit] External links



Antidepressants (ATC N06A) edit
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) Harmaline, Iproclozide, Iproniazid, Isocarboxazid, Nialamide, Phenelzine, Selegiline, Toloxatone, Tranylcypromine
Reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A (RIMA) Brofaromine, Moclobemide
Dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DARI) Amineptine, Phenmetrazine, Vanoxerine, Modafinil
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors Bupropion
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) or (NARI) Atomoxetine, Maprotiline, Reboxetine, Viloxazine
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) Duloxetine, Milnacipran, Venlafaxine
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Alaproclate, Etoperidone, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Zimelidine
Selective serotonin reuptake enhancer (SSRE) Tianeptine
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Butriptyline, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Dibenzepin, Dothiepin, Doxepin, Imipramine, Iprindole, Lofepramine, Melitracen, Nortriptyline, Opipramol, Protriptyline, Trimipramine
Tetracyclic antidepressants Maprotiline, Mianserin, Nefazodone, Trazodone
Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA) Mirtazapine
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