Is Pexep Cr25 is better than Prothiaden 75 for depression?
Patient: I was taking Prothiaden 75mg, one tablet every night.  Now Doctor has changed and giving Pexep Cr25 every morning after break fast.  I have depression since 9 years and on medication.  Is Pexep Cr 25 is better than Prothiaden 75?  Has any side effect? Should I take life long? Doctor: HIThanks for healthcare magicProthiaden is a tricyclic antidepressant and pexep contains paroxetine, which is a SSRIs. Proxetine is better than prothiaden in efficacy and in tolerance. It has lesser side effects as compared to prothiaden. It has few side effects like gastritis, nausea, sexual dysfunction, but these are very minor side effects. According to your duration of illness, may be you have to take it for life long.Thanks