Paroxetine brand names are Paxil, Paxil CR, Brisdelle, and generic paroxetine is also available. Not all products are FDA-approved for the same conditions. Boxed warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Common Brand Name (s): Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR Common Generic Name (s): paroxetine , paroxetine HCl, paroxetine hydrochloride, paroxetine mesylate Pronunciation: bris-del, PAX-il . Brisdelle® is used only to treat moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause. Paroxetine belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical called serotonin in the brain. Paroxetine, sold under the brand name Paxil among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class [6] used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder, and. Paxil is the brand name of the generic drug paroxetine. It is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. Doctors prescribe Paxil to treat major depressive disorder. Paroxetine (also known by it's brand name Paxil) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), used for different types of anxiety problems and depression. Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication that works in the brain.