Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 676707

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QUESTION RE: PAXIL CR

Posted by wildcardII on August 15, 2006, at 13:05:14

it is a SSRI so why is it said to treat social anxiety w/ depression but other SSRI's don't??

 

Re: QUESTION RE: PAXIL CR

Posted by silvercoin on August 15, 2006, at 15:42:46

In reply to QUESTION RE: PAXIL CR, posted by wildcardII on August 15, 2006, at 13:05:14

> it is a SSRI so why is it said to treat social anxiety w/ depression but other SSRI's don't??


Because the manufacturer GSK spent the money required on studies to verify its efficacy in this disorder and then marketed the drug for it. Other SSRIs should also show efficacy.

Todd

 

Re: QUESTION RE: PAXIL CR » silvercoin

Posted by Maxime on August 15, 2006, at 17:37:46

In reply to Re: QUESTION RE: PAXIL CR, posted by silvercoin on August 15, 2006, at 15:42:46

AND not all SSRI's are the same. There are several serotonin neurotransmitters.

Maxime

 

Re: QUESTION RE: PAXIL CR » Maxime

Posted by Phillipa on August 15, 2006, at 21:17:01

In reply to Re: QUESTION RE: PAXIL CR » silvercoin, posted by Maxime on August 15, 2006, at 17:37:46

Some sedating some not. Love Phillipa


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