Paxil is used to treat depression. You stop taking Paroxetine. Panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders, social anxiety and panic disorders. Recent studies suggest an increased risk of Paxil birth defects for pregnant women during their first trimester. Symptoms such as agitation, dizziness, confusion after you stop taking Paxil suddenly. The balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. The brand name for a depression medication called Paroxetine hydrochloride. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.