Paxil CR and Pyridostigmine

• Generic Name: paroxetine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva

Paxil CR is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant.

Paxil CR is used to treat depression, including major depressive disorder.

Paroxtine is also used to treat panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

The Brisdelle brand of paroxetine is used to treat hot flashes related to menopause. Brisdelle is not for treating any other conditions.

Paxil CR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pyridostigmine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan, Regonol

Pyridostigmine affects chemicals in the body that are involved in the communication between nerve impulses and muscle movement.

Pyridostigmine is used to treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. It is also used in military personnel who have been exposed to nerve gas.

Pyridostigmine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.