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A member asked:

What wld i commonly feel if i take the first dose of paxil (paroxetine) 12.5 mg?thanks?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleepy: Sedation is the most common side effect. Nausea, diarrhea, and sexual side effects are alo common.

Answered 3/21/2013

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