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Is there any dangerous interactions w/metoprolol50mg and paxil (paroxetine) 20mg each taken daily? for hi blood pressure/gad. paxil (paroxetine) taken at bedtime.paxil (paroxetine)=sleepy?

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Dr. Matthew Smith answered

Not dangerous: It is possible that Paxil (paroxetine) can be somewhat sedating, so it is often best to take it at night, although your dose is somewhat low.

Dr Moranville agreed

Answered 7/14/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Drug interactions: Mixing metoprolol with paroxetine may increase effects of metoprolol per Drugs.Com drug interaction checker.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 7/2/2020

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A member asked:

Is there any dangerous interactions w/metoprolol50mg and paxil (paroxetine) 20mg each taken daily? for hi blood pressure/gad. paxil (paroxetine) taken at bedtime.paxil (paroxetine)=sleepy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Matthew Smith answered

Dr Moranville agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Wang agreed

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