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Was given 10 mg paxil (paroxetine) for anxiety can i start by cutting in 1/2 at 5mg and stick with that?

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Dr. Armando Favazza answered

Yes, but: It's perfectly fine to take 5mg of Paxil (paroxetine) but I doubt that it will have much effect on anxiety at that dose. If 10mg is working why lower the dose?

Dr Hom and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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A member asked:

Was given 10 mg paxil (paroxetine) for anxiety can i start by cutting in 1/2 at 5mg and stick with that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Armando Favazza answered

Dr Hom and 2 doctors agreed

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