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A member asked:

Due to excessive stress issues, my dr put me on paxil (paroxetine) to try. 10 mg. will this have a bad effect on stage 4 kidney disease?.

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ADJUST DOSE: Will have to adjust the dose as levels are higher. Monitor sodium.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2016

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