Long-term Study Of Paroxetine in Women and Men (SAD)

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) (300.23 Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Disorder) according to DSM-IV-TR criteria. Must give a written informed consent. If the patient is under 20, both the patient himself/herself and his/her proxy consenter must give written informed consent. Patients have a minimum score of 60 on the LSAS total score. Exclusion criteria: Patients primarily diagnosed with a disorder that is categorized into Axis I excluding SAD by DSM-IV-TR (e.g. major depression, dysthymic disorder, specific phobia (simple phobia) , obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder) within 24 weeks before week -2. Patients with a history or complication of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder Patients with a complication of body dysmorphic disorder. Patients with evidence of substance abuse (alcohol or drugs). substance dependence by DSM-IV-TR criteria within 24 weeks before week -2. Patients who started psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy within 24 weeks before week-2, except for supportive psychotherapy. Patients receiving electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) within 12 weeks before week -2. Patients being pregnant, lactating or are of childbearing potential and are likely to become pregnant. Patients with 3 or more points of HAM-D Item No. 3, or who are likely to attempt suicide. Patients with a history or complication of cancer or malignant tumor. Patients receiving MAO inhibitors (FP®) within 14 days before expected week 0 visit date.