Question 1

can i stop 50mg zoloft after 10 days and go back on paxil (paroxetine) 12.5mg cr?

i am having terrible side effects. either from zoloft or withdrawal from paxil (paroxetine).

Accepted Answer

These are questions : for the psychiatrist who prescribed the cross-over of your anti-anxiety medications. Paxil (paroxetine) withdrawal symptoms can be very unpleasant. Talk to your psychiatrist about safe ways of doing a cross-over without increasing your risk for Serotonin Syndrome. Medical supervision is needed when changing psychotropic medications or medication doses, as serious consequences can occur.

Question 2

is it safe to stop taking paxil (paroxetine) after using it for 10 years?

Accepted Answer

Possibly yes: Although not an addictive substance like a narcotic, suddenly stopping a drug like Paxil (paroxetine) after long term use can cause problems. It is best to discuss this with your doctor and work out a schedule to withdraw the medication gradually from your body. This will avoid sudden reoccurance of symptoms for which the medication was given in the first place.

Question 3

how long do paxil (paroxetine) effects last after you stop?

Accepted Answer

Discontinuation : I assume you are experiencing a discontinuation syndrome from abruptly stopping the medication. This is characterized by flu-like symptoms, tingling in fingertips or a sense of derealization. Generally, these symptoms improve in 5 to 7 days. Although not the worst of the ssri's, Paxil (paroxetine) has a fairly strong discontinuation syndrome. Side effects produced while taking disappate w/in 7 to 14days of sto.

Question 4

how to stop myself inducing self pain.im already on paroxetine 50 for 3 months now?

Accepted Answer

Stop or Gradual Stop: Return visit to one's psychiatrist can help, especially if the doctor knows of successful behavioral interventions, medications, etc... to help stop all such activities at once. For patients with good planning skills and willpower, they can cut out a portion of such activities (such as 1/3 or 1/2) every couple of weeks or so, and gradually get to zero activities. Psychiatrist is the path to take.

Question 5

i have been on paxil (paroxetine) for over 5 years, how can i stop without all the terrible side effects?

Accepted Answer

Slowly taper off: You have to slowly taper off by gradally reducing the dose and reduce the frequency over few weeks.

Question 6

i started paxil (paroxetine) 3 days ago. today i'm having unusual bleeding. is this normal? will it stop once my i get use to taking it? worried...

Accepted Answer

Bleeding is not a: regular side effect of the Paxil (paroxetine).  You may want to discuss this with your physician.

Question 7

my doc told me to stop taking all my meds and he put me on paxil (paroxetine)? is that good! im 26.

Accepted Answer

U should listen  : Your doctor. I  don't know u diagnoses and what u take , but he does. Paxil (paroxetine) is a good medication for anxiety and depression .If u choose him to be u doctor , u should  listen to him...

Question 8

if i stop taking paxil (paroxetine) cold turkey then after about 3 or 4 days begin withdraw symptoms is it safe to start taking it again and ween myself off?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor : If you experience withdrawal symptoms after abruptly stopping Paxil, (paroxetine) you should re-start it.  I recommend you talk to your doctor about your medication and any changes you wish to make.

Question 9

10mg paxil (paroxetine). pdoc wants me to switch to wellbutrin by starting at 75mg and taking 10mg paxil (paroxetine) for 5 days then stop paxil (paroxetine). need for paxil (paroxetine) ween?

Accepted Answer

See a psychiatrist: I can only guess your medication is for depression. First of all I am clueless as to why your dose of Remeron is so low and every other night. Secondly i don't understand why you were coming off of just 10 mg of Paxil (paroxetine) which is rarely therapeutic. Thirdly, 75 mg of wellbutrin is too low as a starting dose. Find yourself a psychiatrist who will dose your meds properly with full remission from the depression as a goal. This will generally take 300 mg a day of wellbutrin.You can taper the Paxil (paroxetine) to 5 mg down from 10 and then stop it if you wish. That may help make any potential withdrawal more tolerable. Best wishes.

Question 10

what should i do to stop paroxetine and clonazepam?

Accepted Answer

MAY NOT BE TIME: Many think that depressed patients should  stay on a dose of antidepressant that works for at least a year to 1 1/2 years. This is to avoid recurrences.
After that time taper slowly with dr's help.
Be careful with you.

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Can i stop 50mg zoloft after 10 days and go back on paxil (paroxetine) 12.5mg cr? i am having terrible side effects. either from zoloft or withdrawal from paxil (paroxetine).

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Is it safe to stop taking paxil (paroxetine) after using it for 10 years?

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How long do paxil (paroxetine) effects last after you stop?

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How to stop myself inducing self pain.im already on paroxetine 50 for 3 months now?

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I have been on paxil (paroxetine) for over 5 years, how can i stop without all the terrible side effects?

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I started paxil (paroxetine) 3 days ago. today i'm having unusual bleeding. is this normal? will it stop once my i get use to taking it? worried...

A member asked:

My doc told me to stop taking all my meds and he put me on paxil (paroxetine)? is that good! im 26.

A member asked:

If i stop taking paxil (paroxetine) cold turkey then after about 3 or 4 days begin withdraw symptoms is it safe to start taking it again and ween myself off?

A member asked:

10mg paxil (paroxetine). pdoc wants me to switch to wellbutrin by starting at 75mg and taking 10mg paxil (paroxetine) for 5 days then stop paxil (paroxetine). need for paxil (paroxetine) ween?

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What should i do to stop paroxetine and clonazepam?

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