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First week taking 10 mg of paxil (paroxetine) and my anxiety is worse. i was told that it gets worse before it gets better and takes a couple of weeks to notice?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Paxil (paroxetine) ?: Us ssrİ is a good antidepressant and anxiety medication. But it can take 4 -6 for the medication to show any benefit.

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Answered 5/6/2016

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Dr. Seth Kunen answered

Usually gets better: For some, ssri's like Paxil (paroxetine) can be activating. Usually declines over a few weeks. If it does not, talk with prescribing doc.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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A member asked:

First week taking 10 mg of paxil (paroxetine) and my anxiety is worse. i was told that it gets worse before it gets better and takes a couple of weeks to notice?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Seth Kunen answered

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

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