What is generic for paxil?

What is the generic name for Paxil?

Paxil is the brand name for paroxetine. Generic versions of Paxil are sold as paroxetine (including paroxetine hydrochloride).

What strengths and forms are typically sold as generics?

Generic paroxetine is commonly available as tablets and in some markets as extended-release (paroxetine ER), depending on local approval and availability.

Are there other “generic” options besides paroxetine?

If you mean “other drugs in the same class,” Paxil (paroxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant. But there is no “generic Paxil” that is a different ingredient—the generic for Paxil is paroxetine.

What should I check on the label?

Look for the active ingredient:
- paroxetine (generic for Paxil)

If you tell me the exact product you have (immediate-release vs ER, and the strength in mg), I can help match it to the correct generic wording.