Paroxetine Mesylate
- TRADE NAME: Brisdelle (Noven)
- INDICATIONS: Vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause
- CLASS: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Eluxadoline, Linezolid, MAO inhibitors, Methylene blue, Pimozide, Tamoxifen, Thioridazine
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: X
Brisdelle contains a low dose of paroxetine and is not indicated for psychiatric conditions. Paroxetine mesylate is also available as Pexeva.
For psychiatric indications see separate entry for paroxetine hydrochloride.
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS
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SKIN.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
GASTROINTESTINAL/HEPATIC.
NEUROMUSCULAR/SKELETAL.
OTHER.
Page last updated 07/31/2023
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Incidence
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric