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I am using 20 mg paxil (paroxetine) for 3 years because of panic attack syndroms. now i feel better and wanna quit using medicine. how can i manage it?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paxil (paroxetine): Not easy to come off of, but gradual tapering over several weeks under guidance from your prescribing doc. Is workable.

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Answered 5/14/2016

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A member asked:

I am using 20 mg paxil (paroxetine) for 3 years because of panic attack syndroms. now i feel better and wanna quit using medicine. how can i manage it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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