Paxil and weight loss do appear to be linked. In clinical studies, patients lost about a pound or less (on average) while taking Paxil. However, it is also possible for people to lose large amounts of weight while taking this drug.

Up to 18 percent of patients in clinical trials reported dry mouth as a side effect of Paxil. If you are taking Paxil and dry mouth occurs, there are several things you can do, including using a humidifier at night and avoiding tobacco. If these suggestions don’t help, talk to your doctor about other options [...]

Depression, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder are a few of the conditions that Paxil is licensed to treat. Other approved uses of Paxil include the treatment of social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. At this time, there are also several “off-label” Paxil uses, such as treating dementia, obesity, and alcoholism. [...]

Paxil relieves a variety of emotional problems. It can be prescribed for serious, continuing depression that interferes with your ability to function. Symptoms of this type of depression often include changes in appetite and sleep patterns, a persistent low mood, loss of interest in people and activities, decreased sex drive, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, [...]

Paroxetine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia (social anxiety disorder), generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with depression and anxiety disorders. It [...]