What does paroxetine means?
British Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Update on the risks of birth defects in babies born to mothers taking paroxetine Q&A Q. What is paroxetine? Paroxetine is a drug that can help with the symptoms of depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It’s one of a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs increase the level of a chemical in your brain called serotonin. The brand name for paroxetine is Seroxat (marketed as Paxil in the US) http://www.paxilbirthdefect.