Paroxetine drops versus paroxetine tablets: evaluation of compliance in a six-month study.

Aims: Literature data show that one third of patients discontinue antidepressant therapy within the first month of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether paroxetine liquid solution 10 mg/ml may influence adherence inpatients receiving long-term treatment.

Methods: 71 subjects affected by mood disorders or panic disorder were monitored for six months.