Key takeaways
Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) both belong to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Both medications can be used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorder (PD). Zoloft is more known for causing gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea, but Paxil is more likely to cause weight gain and sexual problems.
