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I m blood pressure patient but im take paraxotine 12.5 for anxiety now my blood pressure is increased when i stop paraxotine 12.5 now feel better please solve this problem
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To have high BP due to paroxetine is least likely, conversely it could happen after discontinuing paroxetine ( discontinuation syndrome).
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Don't try to stop or change dose of any psychiatriac medicine without opinion from expert i.e. psychiatrist.
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for now continue with paroxetine and if still you are having high BP, you need treatment for the same also.
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As you said you suffer from anxiety, Withdrawing paroxetine altogether would not solve the problem as anxiety will still remain. Although Paroxetine doesn't usually cause high BP, if you observe the same you may be switched to a different SSRI. You may consult me at eight eight seven two seven triple one seven three for the same.
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don't stop paroxetine immediately as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms
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Pharmacologically paroxetine doesnt affect blood pressure
But for some serotonin withdrawal can happen with withdrawing paroxetine
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Can taper paroxetine to half and then stop which will help in this sudden rise in blood pressure
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Slowly reduce the dose to half the tablet for a week and then stop
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Not now. And your BP is not associated with paroxitine so do continue paroxitine as you feel better.
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Meet your medicine specialist for BP medication dose adjustment
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Try breathing exercises, it helps in anxiety
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Hi, will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment
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Your blood pressure changes may be related to anxiety fluctuations or stopping Paroxetine abruptly, which can cause withdrawal symptoms and rebound anxiety. It’s important not to stop or restart this medication on your own. Please consult a psychiatrist for proper dose adjustment or tapering, and to manage both anxiety and blood pressure safely.
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