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A 26-year-old female asked:

I take percocet during the day 7.5 i been taking 10 mg paxil (paroxetine) at night but i get anxiety toward end of the day would it be safe to up my paxil (paroxetine) to 20m?

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Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Paxil (paroxetine): Very duable but get advice from your prescribing doctor before making any changes in your meds.
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Dr. David Dechellis
Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Call physician: It is never safe for a patient to change their medication regimen without first consulting the prescribing physician. I think all physicians on this forum would agree.... Call your physician!
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