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Missed 3 dosages of paroxetine, feeling very sick from withdrawal, today gotten back on medication - how long should it take to feel better again?

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A few days: Medications such as paroxetine take several days to weeks to take effect and to lose effect. If you feel you are having withdrawal symptoms from missing doses, it may take a couple doses to get back up to normal levels.

Answered 4/4/2016

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A member asked:

Missed 3 dosages of paroxetine, feeling very sick from withdrawal, today gotten back on medication - how long should it take to feel better again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Olson answered

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