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Sexual Side Effects of Paxil

By Cory Silverberg, About.com

Updated June 24, 2008

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Paxil:
Paroxetine, trade name Paxil , is prescribed for treatment of depression and anxiety disorders . It is considered a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and has several negative sexual side effects.
Sexual side effects of Paxil may include:
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