A 49-year-old female asked:
i have been on paxil (paroxetine) for 8 years and doesnt seem to be working anymore my dr want me to switch to remeron w/o weaning is that ok?
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Dr. John Gaffney answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Cross titration: Remeron and Paxil (paroxetine) are both metabolized by the same pathway. As such, a cross titration is usually recommended to avoid any adverse effects - however - it's hard to say for sure because it depends on how high the dose of Paxil (paroxetine) was you are taking. Also, just a tip -- take the Remeron at bedtime, as it is sedating. Hope that helps!
Answered on Feb 20, 2015
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Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered
22 years experience Psychiatry
Titrate: It would be best to cross titrate. That is lower Paxil (paroxetine) while increasing Remeron.
Answered on Jun 12, 2017
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I have never seen a: Case of withdrawal from remeron. Even if such a thing were to exist, chances are the withdrawal would be blocked by paxil (paroxetine). Best wishes.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Consider a: non-pharmacological approach such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
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