Paxil (Paroxetine)

Yes, you can get a prescription for Paxil (or its generic form, paroxetine) online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for Paxil, they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Paxil is working for you and address any mental health needs.

No. Paxil (paroxetine) is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have Paxil prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for Paxil online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Paxil is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Side effects of Paxil and its generic form, paroxetine, are often mild, but can include nausea, sweating, loss of appetite, blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness, and more. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pains or shortness of breath, painful erections that last four hours or more, or bleeding that won’t stop. It’s important to take Paxil exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Yes, you can get a Paxil (paroxetine) prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking Paxil (paroxetine) and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Paxil is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a Paxil (paroxetine) prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the Paxil medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for Paxil (paroxetine) will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for [medication] you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for Paxil (paroxetine). Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Paxil (Paroxetine) is taken in different forms, dosages, and frequency, depending on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your provider. Capsule form is the most common. Typically it is taken once a day at the same time every day.

Paxil is not classified as a habit-forming drug. However, after consistent misuse or abuse, it can become psychologically addictive. Only in instances where people misuse the medication does it potentially become addictive in this case. Take it as prescribed by your doctor to get the labeled benefits Paxil is prescribed for.

Paxil is an antidepressant so you might find that you sleep better and feel less anxious. If working properly, Paxil should help improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy. It works to reduce fear and anxiety as well as unwanted thoughts. Paxil should start being effective by 1-2 weeks after you start taking it. However, it can take 6-8 weeks or more to fully treat your depression or anxiety symptoms.

Medications related to Paxil include other SSRI's like Prozac (fluoxetine), Lexapro, Zoloft (sertraline), and Celexa (citalopram).

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Paxil, which has the generic name paroxetine, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat anxiety and depression by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain.  It is prescribed to treat a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).