By the way, doctor: Does Paxil cause breast cancer?
Paxil is one of a class of antidepressant drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the best known of which is fluoxetine (Prozac). Some SSRIs have also been shown to reduce hot flashes, and are an alternative for postmenopausal women who would like to avoid hormone therapy, which increases breast cancer risk. But they can also increase levels of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates the growth of certain breast cells, so there's been some concern they might increase breast cancer risk.
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