Paxil Withdrawal

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Paxil Withdrawal

Asked for Female, 49 Years

Hi, I began taking paxil about 10 years ago. I began at 5mg and stayed on it for less than a year before my dosage was upped to 10mg. Then to 15mg, and about 5 years ago to 20mg. Currently, my doctor gave me the okay to lower my dosage back to 10mg. I did so around 6 days ago and the withdrawal symptoms are moderate; the feeling of sadness and doom are bad and my physical symptoms are subsiding. My main concern however, is my hypertension. I am worried that the symptoms of withdrawal will cause

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Dr. Varun Mathur General Physician 8 yrs exp Jaipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Varun Mathur

General Physician 8 yrs exp Jaipur

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few line of treatment..

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