Generic Paxil is used for treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It may be used to treat panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder.
Generic Paxil Extended-Release is used for treating depression, panic disorder, or social anxiety disorder. It may also be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
Generic vs Branded Psychiatric Medications: Is There a Difference? - Medscape
Generic vs Branded Psychiatric Medications: Is There a Difference?MedscapeOne example to illustrate the difference between pharmaceutical equivalent and pharmaceutical alternative drugs would be the brand-name innovator drug Paxil®, which contains the active ingredient paroxetine.
