September 28, 2005 by TP Admin
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GlaxoSmithKline issued a "Dear Healthcare Professional" letter advising doctors that use of Paxil (paroxetine HCL) or Paxil CR Controlled-Release tablets during the first trimester of pregnancy may carry an increased risk of birth defects.
For more information, please refer to the FDA's MedWatch - 2005 Safety Information.
Paxil is a commonly prescribed antidepressant, and many generics are marketed in the US. For pill identification of several Paxil (paroxetine) generics, please see Pharmer.org's Imprints of Antidepressants.
