A 34-year-old female asked:
have been taking 10 mg of paxil (paroxetine) for about 6 months for anxiety. seems to have stopped helping as well. is it ok to take 20 mg?
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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered
48 years experience Psychiatry
10 mg Paxil (paroxetine) ?: Yes , but u need to discuss it with u prescriber , since like all antidepressant it can have side effect.
Answered on Apr 30, 2016
Dr. Charles Barnhart answered
47 years experience Psychiatry
Probably: This is a decision you should only make after letting you doctor know. Paxil (paroxetine) can have what we call 'poop out' effect. That usually means increasing the dose, but you need to make that decision in conjunction with your doctor.
Answered on Jan 5, 2015
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Dr. Jonathan Shedler answered
13 years experience Clinical Psychology
Not good treatment: The issue is not just the correct dosage. The larger issue is that medication alone is not optimal treatment for anxiety. Psychotherapy is effective treatment for anxiety, and will help you understand and address the causes of the anxiety (not just the symptom). Sometimes talk is the best medicine. With good therapy, you will likely find that you need less medication, or none at all.
Answered on Jul 6, 2015
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