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Is it safe to take paroxetine for a year or more or i cause any side effects because I feel sleepiness a lot.is there any other side effect which I need to worry.

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U seem to be obsessive U need to increase the dose ...  Read More

Can paroxetine be take after food for anxiety, stress and depression or should be taken empty stomach

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Over food ...  Read More

In how many days does paroxetine works in our body to show it's result for anxiety and stress. As I have started taking it since last 10 days

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It will show its effects on 4-6 weeks ...  Read More

How long can i take paroxetine for gad as when i taper the symptoms are come can i take it for 5 year is it harm my body

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Thank you for your question. There is no need to take paroxitine for 5 years. Please take consultation and proper treatment for your issues. ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam i am on PAROXETINE 12.5: week 4.:for my anxiety issues. earlier i was prescribed FLUOXETINE, SERTRALINE, VENELAFAXINE, ESCITALOPRAM but none of them suited me, now i am on PAROXETINE ,my problem is i feel sleepy all the time (it started after PAROXETINE) it's affecting my studies so any solution how can i avoid these issues #sleepy# l

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You can decrease dose or switching to another similar drugs.Reconcult your psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Is it safe to take paroxetine for a year or longer or it cause any side effects which affect heart liver kidney.

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Its safe.. although it has few side effects but nothing to worry ...  Read More

Dr prescribed me Paroxetine 25mg for anxiety, sleep disorder, depression 2 tab per day, but it is very costly. is there any other cheaper alternative available? kindly advise

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You can take amitryptylline ...  Read More

Should i taper my paroxetine 25mg which i was taken for 1 years for gad or should i continue it for more because when i try to taper my anxiety disturb me if i take it for long then there is any side effects except sexual delayed ejaculation

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Tapering should not be considered yet. ...  Read More

Sir/ Madam I want to know whether PEXEP CR 12.5 MG & PAXIDEP CR 12.5 MG have same chemical salt because PEXEP CR is PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE CONTROLLED RELEASED TABLET & PAXIDEP CR is PAROXETINE PROLONGED RELEASED TABLET. Are both same ?

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You can consult ...  Read More

Hello mam/sir. its my week 2 on PAROXETINE 12.5. having issues like brain fog, heaviness ,lazy, tired etc. though it helps in anxiety issue but,i having anxiety feels comfortable thn current zombie like head. (earlier doc tried FLUOXETINE, SERTRALINE, ESCITALOPRAM ,they affected my learning abilities ,they didn't suit either,so doc switched to PARO

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Psychiatric medicines has its own side effects.Go for psychotherapy. May be it will help you out in desling witj your issues. ...  Read More

How likely is that someone who experienced increased anger and anxiety while initiating fluoxetine will have similar reactions when using paroxetine?

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Not the same. Unlikely to experience the same. However the symptoms are transient and will subside in few days time. Not to worry ...  Read More

How to reduce paroxetine induced weight gain i gain almost 12 kg due to paroxetine for 6 month what should I do now unable to lose weight.

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Hi.. you can try exercising, mindful eating etc. switching to weight neutral antibiotics can be considered. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I was on paroxetine for gad and depression for 3 years it worked absolutely best for me but I switched the doctor then he switched paroxetine to escitalopram then duloxetine then sertraline then mitrazepine but all these did not work for me so he restarted the paroxetine 25 mg cr but it too not working for me now I am on 37.5 mg but not working any

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Hi.. Will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. ...  Read More

I am on paroxetine right now and its not working for my anxiety and overthinling anymore. When i was on opiprol it was good and i have control over many things but now i am feeling panic and anxiety while on paroxetine. I want to start opipramol again What to do please guide

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Kindly consult it will help you ...  Read More

I was prescribed by psychiatrist to take paroxetine 12.5 for 1st week and 25mg after 1 week for one month. I just took for 2 days , the 12.5mg tablet, and the second day I felt heavy in my head feeling like muscles are tightening in head as well as in face. I was feeling facial muscles also got tightened or squeezed and was feeling same in head . I

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Hi . Usually the side effects due to SSRIs subside in a 2 week period . The point is to take the prescribed dose regularly. No use if u take it occasionally. Need further history like for what conditi ...  Read More

I took paroxetine 12.5 as per doctor's but after 6 hrs my stomach got upset and feeling some pain in stomach. pain will disappear automatically or do i need to take any pain killer.?

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

I have taken appointment with psychiatrist today and he changed the medication from paroxetine 12.5 mg to sertraline 50 mg... I have taken paroxetine 12.5 mg in morning can i start taking sertraline 50 mg in night on same day...please help

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Hi. Take the sertraline from the next night. ...  Read More

My psychiatrist prescribed me paroxetine cr 12.5 and desvenlafaxine 25mg together 2 times daily and clonazepam 0.25 in night for 3 weeks Should i be worried about serotonin syndrome? Are these medicines good for anxiety and depression?

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I have been taking paroxetine 6 mg from past 3 years because of Anxiety issues. I have one doubt that i want to know, Does paroxetine change brain physiologically or any serious complications.

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I would suggest you to consult a psychological Counselor to overcome the Anxiety issues than depending on medicines for such a long time.. ...  Read More

Hi Sir / Madam, Since one 1 year I am Using Clonozepam (1.5mg), Etilam Pro 20mg and mitrazapine 15mg for anxiety and panic attacks. After using them also I am getting lot of panic attacks daily since 10 days doctors prescribed me using Zaptra 12.5 night and mitrazapine mg7.5 night and morning etilam pro 20 mg. But I want to stop etilam pro 20mg an

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Please consult us for proper guidance in treatment. ...  Read More

I was tapering down from paxidep 25 mg , now i have been prescribed vortioxetine 5mg as well along with paxidep 12.5 mg. Wont this have side effects as well.

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Hello, It won't cause side effects. Don't worry. ...  Read More

For how much time should we take paroxetine for gad i have been on it for 2 yr should i need to taper or not.

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it depends on your symptoms. consult your doctor to get assessed. if you are symptom free, he will start reducing doses and then stop it. ...  Read More

Sir/mam between paroxetine and Escatilopram ssri which is more tolerable and have less side effect and better efficacy...plz reply

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Thank you for your question Depends on your symptoms and diagnosis. Kindly contact for consultation ...  Read More

Is it difficult to face withdrawal symptoms of paroxetine 6mg? How much time it's take back to normal.

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Hello, 2 week's on an average. ...  Read More

I am taking paxil from 16 months. I feel well after I'm using paxil. Someone in my friends, say paxil cause of liver failure.

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No it doesnot affect the liver. No long term effects on any organ. ...  Read More

Does Paroxetine harm liver kidney heart or any part of body.And paroxetine long term harmfullness and i was on paroxetine 25 for a year is it ok

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Its ok to take paroxetine for long term ! ...  Read More

I have some anxiety issues and some times i feel heart palpitations,nervousness, difficult to concentrate because of these problems. I went to psychiatrist, and he's prescribed 12.5 mg Paroxetine. I taken that dosage for 6 months, and after that he's reduce the dosage to 6 mg, I'm continuing that dosage since 1 year. Now I'm feel good, there's no p

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No complications but if u r fine needs to reduce dosage further But consult a psychiatrist ...  Read More

I am on paroxetine 25mg for gad but it cause delayed ejaculation is there any medicine which make temporary relief for intercourse as i didn't able to ejaculate.I take cyproheptadine but it is not fully effective.

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U need to change the drug and took drug that don't interfere with sexual practice. ...  Read More

I am on paroxetine 25mg for 1 year but i feel low sex mood and delayed ejaculation which medicine is better for temporary treatment for intercourse as i dont need to quit paroxetine before 2 years.plz answer

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Medicine for what?? Consult on practo chat for better management ...  Read More

Is there any long term side effects with use of paroxetine 25mg if i tapered it cause anxiety.Or should i take it life long

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Sir Please discus this with your psychiatrist. Long term SSRI use can be done but it requires regular physical and psychological monitoring by qualified psychiatrist Also the duration of medication de ...  Read More

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