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Tuesday was my last dose of 50mg of paxil after eighteen years on, thursday morning was my first dose of prozac 60mg, would withdraw start today sat.?

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Dr. K. Olson answered

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Can be immediate: In particular after being on the Paxil for so long, the serotonin discontinuation can be immediate and very intense. Even if another serotonin agent is substituted - like Prozac - it typically does not reduce symptoms. It might be best to very gradually taper the Paxil even after instituting the Prozac.

Answered 12/28/2016

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A member asked:

Tuesday was my last dose of 50mg of paxil after eighteen years on, thursday morning was my first dose of prozac 60mg, would withdraw start today sat.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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