Taper off medicine.

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Taper off medicine.

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I have been on Paxonil 25(Paroxetine) for about 2 months now for my anxiety problem. I don't to continue this medicine and want to go for psychotherapy. How to taper off this medication ? Will i be having any serious withdrawal symptoms?

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Dr. Sanjay Jain Addiction Psychiatrist 19 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sanjay Jain

Addiction Psychiatrist 19 yrs exp Jaipur

You can taper by 50% doses in every 1-2 weeks as per withdrawal symptoms. This way you won't face withdrawal symptoms but your anxiety problem may come back. All the best

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