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I've anxiety&due to fear of side effects i stopped seroxat 4 yrs ago.now i long for it reducing anxiety to function normaly.should i retake?is it bad?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil (paroxetine): U seem to have done well on it before, so talk to your doctor about starting it at low dose at night.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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