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Fluoxetine vs Paroxetine

Compare Fluoxetine and Paroxetine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

FluoxetineParoxetine
Drug classSerotonin Reuptake InhibitorSerotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Used to treatBulimia, Major depressive disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Panic disorderDepression, Eating disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Panic disorder, Phobic disorders, PTSD
Generic priceFrom $0.029 each, about $0.88 for 30 (20 mg capsule); other forms from $0.20 per mL (20 mg/5 mL solution)From $0.061 each, about $1.83 for 30 (20 mg tablet); other forms from $1.40 per mL (10 mg/5 mL suspension)
Brand priceNo brand price listedPaxil: from $10.74 each, about $322 for 30 (20 mg tablet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand