I have recently been suffering from anxiety, panics and OCD. I have been prescribed to take 20mg of
paroxetine (paxil) but I am so nervous about it causing
birth defects should I become pregnant. Because of my symptoms, my Dr. said prozac would probably not be helpful. Either paxil or Effexor...I know past studies had shown for Paxil to be linked to heart defects but now they are saying no (Motherisk Hospital for Sick Chrildren).