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Getting a prescription for paxil (paroxetine) (generic) 40 mg 1/2 tablet twice daily?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

Once daily: this prescription is usually taken once daily, has a long half life and half daily is not the usual way taken.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/17/2016

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