Paroxetine (Paxil), an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorders. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Tablet Chemical Name: PAROXETINE ( pa-ROX-e-teen) Possible Uses of This Medication This medicine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI) used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), or social anxiety disorder. More info... Before using Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. More info... How to take this medication Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. More info... Cautions AT LEAST 1 TO 2 WEEKS, and sometimes up to 4 weeks, may pass before this medicine reaches its full effect. DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without checking with your doctor. More info... Possible side effects SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nervousness, trouble sleeping, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, sweating, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle spasms, or changes in sexual function. More info... Drug interactions Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and without a prescription. Missed Dose IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking it in the morning, take it during the afternoon if you remember. More info... Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. More info... Other Information DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. More info...