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Paroxetine is a serotonin reuptake blocker which is a kind of antidepressant drug (psychiatric drug).

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21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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Dizziness
Sleepiness
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Headache
Nervousness
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Loss of appetite
Vision distortion
Vision loss
Loss of strength
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

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