Paroxetine (Paxil)

Paxil is the brand name for paroxetine. This prescription medication is an anti-depressant used to treat depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (uncontrolled worrying), social anxiety disorder (fear of interacting with others), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Depressive disorders may affect patients with back or neck pain, especially when pain is chronic. Paroxetine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paxil works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.