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I just started paxil (paroxetine) 12.5mg qd and have been on trazadone 100mg hs. paxil (paroxetine) seems to make me drowsy. can i take it at night knowing it is a low dose?
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Yes..: Paxil (paroxetine) always should be taken at bed time....
Answered 7/6/2015
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Yes: If a med is sedating, best to take at bedtime. Let your prescribing doctor know Paxil (paroxetine) is making your drowsy. Make sure you feel alert next morning. Hope this helps.
Answered 5/1/2016
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