Compare Paxil vs. Klonopin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Improves mood and anxiety.
Paxil (paroxetine) is effective for treating depression and anxiety, but causes more unwanted side-effects than other medicines that work like it.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 694 reviewsforPaxil
Controls seizures and helps panic attacks.
Klonopin (clonazepam) can be used for immediate relief of panic attacks and seizures, but is not intended for long-term management.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 767 reviewsforKlonopin
Upsides
- Available in a cheaper, generic form.
- Is convenient and can take once a day.
- More people who took Klonopin (clonazepam) were free of panic attacks, compared to people who did not take Klonopin (clonazepam).
- Klonopin (clonazepam) works quickly, within the hour.
- Can be used together with antidepressants to manage panic disorder.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) lasts longer and has less severe withdrawal symptoms compared to other similar medicines.
Downsides
- More likely to decrease your sexual appetite and delay or prevent ejaculation than other antidepressants.
- Like most antidepressants, Paxil (paroxetine) has a high risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children and adolescents.
- May not be appropriate for you if you are elderly or suffer from dementia.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) can cause memory problems, drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion.
- Klonopin (clonazepam) can be habit-forming, so is not typically used for long-term treatment.
- May require higher doses of Klonopin (clonazepam) over time to establish the same seizure control.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
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Reviews
694 reviews so far
52%
saidit'sworth it
39%
saiditworked well
24%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Paxil (paroxetine)?
Leave a review767 reviews so far
70%
saidit'sworth it
52%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Klonopin (clonazepam)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
29possible side effects
- Abnormal ejaculation28%
- Nausea25%
- Weakness22%
- Drowsiness22%
- Difficulty sleeping21%
- Decreased sexual appetite12%
- Dizziness11%
- Sweating9%
- Dry mouth9%
- Diarrhea9%
- Tremor9%
- Female genital disorder9%
- Decreased appetite8%
- Nervousness8%
- Constipation5%
- Anxiety5%
- Yawning5%
- Painful period5%
- Impotence5%
- Indigestion4%
- Gas4%
- Muscle pain4%
- Impaired concentration4%
- Throat inflammation4%
- Abnormal vision4%
- Trauma3%
- Agitation3%
- Vomiting2%
- Muscle twitching2%
4possible side effects
- Drowsiness37%
- Depression7%
- Abnormal coordination6%
- Loss of full control of bodily movements5%
Risks and risk factors
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Age 24 years or younger
- High levels of serotonin (Serotonin Syndrome)
- Using other medications that affect serotonin levels
- Withdrawal
- Stopping Paxil (paroxetine) suddenly
- Increased bleeding risk
- Taking other blood-thinning drugs
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sedation, respiratory depression, coma and death
- Taking with opioids
- Drinking alcohol
- Dependence and withdrawal
- Taking high dosage
- Taking long-term
- History of drug abuse
- Driving impairment
- Drinking alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Suicidal behavior and ideation