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Why does paxil (paroxetine) give me the inability to sit still?

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Serotonin syndrome?: Paxil (paroxetine) is probably the most potent ssri--it can cause tremors and/or in some individuals cause restlessness due to elevated serotonin levels.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil (paroxetine): This is called akathisia. Is dose-related.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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