Paxil, also known by the generic name paroxetine, and Lexapro, also known by the generic name escitalopram, are members of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication class.

An 18-year-old female was stable on citalopram according to retrospectively administered MD and anxiety scales. Her internist changed her medication to paroxetine 20 mg because it was "better for ...

Her Beck Anxiety Scale (BAI) rose from a 13 before treatment to a 23 on paroxetine 20 mg. She was converted to citalopram 10 mg with a prompt "75%" decrease in sedation and a marked decrease in ...