Their association with a growing list of serious birth defects has brought forth the opinion that the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine) and other SSRIs are successful at treating depression, just not during pregnancy. Paxil, the brand name of Paroxetine, is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) drug which works by increasing available levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin surrounding nerve cells in the brain, which helps boost mood thereby treating depression. 

Pregnant women who...