Paroxetine Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Paroxetine
Paroxetine is available as a generic, which is significantly more affordable than the brand-name versions. Always compare prices using discount cards like GoodRx to find the lowest cost at different pharmacies.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Paroxetine is available as a generic, which is significantly more affordable than the brand-name versions. Always compare prices using discount cards like GoodRx to find the lowest cost at different pharmacies.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paroxetine(brand) | $15–$70/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Generic Manufacturers
The following companies manufacture FDA-approved generic versions of Paroxetine. Prices may vary between manufacturers and pharmacies.
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Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of paroxetine at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides paroxetine at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover paroxetine . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford paroxetine, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paroxetine Cost
What is PAROXETINE used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Paroxetine Capsules are indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause. Limitation of Use: Paroxetine capsules are not indicated for the treatment of any psychiatric condition. Paroxetine capsules contain a lower dose of paroxetine than that used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The safety and efficacy of this lower dose of paroxetine in paroxetine capsules have not been established for any…
What is the recommended dosage for PAROXETINE?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • The recommended dosage of paroxetine capsules is 7.5 mg once daily, at bedtime (2.1) 2.1 Dosage Information The recommended dosage of paroxetine capsules for the treatment of moderate to severe VMS is 7.5 mg once daily, at bedtime, with or without food. 2.2 Use of Paroxetine Capsules Before or After a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Wait at least 14 days after discontinuation of an MAOI before initiating therapy with paroxetine capsules. Conversely, allow at least 14 days after stopping paroxetine capsules before starting an MAOI [see Contraindications (4.1),…
How does PAROXETINE work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Nonclinical studies have shown that paroxetine is an SSRI. Paroxetine capsules are not an estrogen, and its mechanism of action for the treatment of VMS is unknown.
Who should not take PAROXETINE?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Concurrent use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or use within 14 days of MAOI use ( 2.2 , 4.1 , 5.2 , 7.3 ) • Use with thioridazine ( 4.2 , 7.1 ) • Use with pimozide ( 4.3 , 7.1 ) • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient in paroxetine capsules ( 4.4 ) • Pregnancy ( 4.5 , 8.1 ) 4.1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Concomitant use of an MAOI with paroxetine capsules or within 14 days of stopping treatment with paroxetine capsules is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. The use of paroxetine capsules within 14 days of stopping an MAOI is also…
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