How to Take It
The maximum recommended dose of paroxetine is 50mg or 60mg a day, depending on why you are taking it
What Is Paxil? Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRI) antidepressant used to treat: depression, panic attacks
What is Paxil? Paxil is an antidepressant that belongs to group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
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Nausea is a common side effect of antidepressants —
Concerns with use of paroxetine include not only increased thoughts of aggression or suicide but also hypomanic/manic mood, abnormal dreams, rash, muscle pain, muscle weakness, electric shooting sensations, heart palpitations, feeling flushed, tingling
Your healthcare provider will probably start you on a low dose of Paxil at first, with the recommended starting dose being 20 milligrams (mg) per day
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Decrease the dosage of a CYP2D6 substrate if needed with concomitant PAXIL use
Paxil (paroxetine HCl) is a commonly prescribed medicine that nearly twelve million Americans take to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
2 Recommended Dosage for MDD, OCD, PD, and PTSD
People may begin to experience discontinuation symptoms 2–4 days after tapering their dosage of Paxil
5 mg per day for elderly patients, patients with severe renal impairment, and patients with severe hepatic impairment
If beginning treatment with Paxil you should be monitored for worsening
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It's best to discuss this with your doctor since he is aware of what will best suit your needs
5 mg per day at intervals of at least 1 week, depending on tolerability