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A member asked:

I was on paxil (paroxetine) & buspa, it work ok only had drowsiness. dr put me on klonopin .05mg & remeron 15mg, im concern about the side affects. i have low bp?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Med. adjustment.: Drowsiness is a common side effects with Paxil, (paroxetine) Klonopin and Remeron. They can also lower blood pressure. Your doctor could adjust the doses and time schedule in taking the medications to avoid the side-effects .

Answered 6/26/2014

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